PUW
Pullman/Moscow
United States
12,795 km
7,950 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,795 km
7,950 mi / 6,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PUW SYD
Airport Name Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PUW SYD
ICAO Code KPUW YSSY
City Pullman/Moscow Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,567 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 46.740000, -117.110000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Pullman/Moscow (PUW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) in Pullman/Moscow, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,795 kilometers (7,950 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 09:46 in Pullman/Moscow, it's 04:46 in Sydney. With a 19-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 2,546 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Pullman/Moscow (PUW) follows a heading of 49° (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 Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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