PLL
Manaus
Brazil
14,754 km
9,168 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,754 km
9,168 mi / 7,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Manaus
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

PLL SYD
Airport Name Ponta Pelada Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PLL SYD
ICAO Code SBMN YSSY
City Manaus Sydney
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Manaus Australia/Sydney
Elevation 267 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -3.150000, -59.990000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Manaus (PLL) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) in Manaus, Brazil to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,754 kilometers (9,168 miles / 7,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Manaus, it's 08:55 in Sydney. 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.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Manaus (PLL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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