NDD
Sumbe
Angola
13,271 km
8,246 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,271 km
8,246 mi / 7,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
140°
southeast

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NDD SYD
Airport Name Sumbe Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NDD SYD
ICAO Code FNSU YSSY
City Sumbe Sydney
Country Angola Australia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Australia/Sydney
Elevation 36 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -11.170000, 13.850000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Sumbe (NDD) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumbe Airport (NDD) in Sumbe, Angola to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,271 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Angola with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:03 in Sumbe, it's 21:03 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Sumbe (NDD) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sumbe Airport (NDD) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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