PKE
Parkes
Australia
287 km
179 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
287 km
179 mi / 155 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PKE SYD
Airport Name Parkes Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PKE SYD
ICAO Code YPKS YSSY
City Parkes Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,069 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -33.130000, 148.240000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Parkes (PKE) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parkes Airport (PKE) in Parkes, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 287 kilometers (179 miles / 155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Parkes, it's 21:40 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,048 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Parkes Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Parkes (PKE) follows a heading of 288° (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 Parkes Airport (PKE) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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