Airport Comparison
| NCO | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Quonset State Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | NCO | SYD |
| ICAO Code | KOQU | YSSY |
| City | North Kingstown | Sydney |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | 41.600000, -71.410000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
North Kingstown (NCO) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Quonset State Airport (NCO) in North Kingstown, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,217 kilometers (10,077 miles / 8,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in North Kingstown, it's 23:12 in Sydney. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to North Kingstown (NCO) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Quonset State Airport (NCO) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.