PKD
Park Rapids
United States
14,399 km
8,947 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,399 km
8,947 mi / 7,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

PKD SYD
Airport Name Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PKD SYD
ICAO Code KPKD YSSY
City Park Rapids Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,445 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 46.900000, -95.070000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Park Rapids (PKD) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) in Park Rapids, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,399 kilometers (8,947 miles / 7,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 07:47 in Park Rapids, it's 00:47 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 1,424 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Park Rapids (PKD) follows a heading of 54° (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 Park Rapids Municipal/Konshok Field (PKD) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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