PER
Perth
Australia
16,220 km
10,078 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
16,220 km
10,078 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Perth
Heading
51°
northeast

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PER SDY
Airport Name Perth International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code PER SDY
ICAO Code YPPH KSDY
City Perth Sidney
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Denver
Elevation 67 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 47.710000, -104.190000

Perth (PER) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 16,220 kilometers (10,078 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Perth, it's 09:01 in Sidney. With a 15-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 1,918 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 283° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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