OUN
Norman
United States
13,863 km
8,614 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,863 km
8,614 mi / 7,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OUN SYD
Airport Name University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code OUN SYD
ICAO Code KOUN YSSY
City Norman Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,182 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 35.250000, -97.470000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Norman (OUN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) in Norman, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,863 kilometers (8,614 miles / 7,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 10:18 in Norman, it's 03:18 in Sydney. With a 17-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 1,161 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Norman (OUN) follows a heading of 68° (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 University Of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (OUN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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