NYM
Nadym
Russia
12,906 km
8,019 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,906 km
8,019 mi / 6,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
115°
east southeast

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NYM SYD
Airport Name Nadym Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NYM SYD
ICAO Code USMM YSSY
City Nadym Sydney
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 49 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 65.480000, 72.700000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Nadym (NYM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadym Airport (NYM) in Nadym, Russia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,906 kilometers (8,019 miles / 6,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Nadym, it's 08:38 in Sydney. With a 6-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 Nadym (NYM) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Nadym Airport (NYM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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