NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
13,118 km
8,151 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,118 km
8,151 mi / 7,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NUJ SYD
Airport Name Hamadan Air Base Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NUJ SYD
ICAO Code OIHS YSSY
City Hamadan Sydney
Country Iran Australia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,609 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, 48.650000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Hamadan (NUJ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,118 kilometers (8,151 miles / 7,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Iran 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 21:54 in Hamadan, it's 05:24 in Sydney. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,588 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Hamadan Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Hamadan (NUJ) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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