NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
7,836 km
4,869 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
7,836 km
4,869 mi / 4,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Vientiane
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

NEU SYD
Airport Name Sam Neua Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NEU SYD
ICAO Code VLSN YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Laos Australia
Timezone Asia/Vientiane Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3,281 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 20.420000, 104.070000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 7,836 kilometers (4,869 miles / 4,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Laos with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:10 in Sam Neua Airport, it's 23:10 in Sydney. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,260 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Sam Neua Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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