PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
11,645 km
7,236 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,645 km
7,236 mi / 6,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PYJ SYD
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PYJ SYD
ICAO Code UERP YSSY
City Yakutia Sydney
Country Russia Australia
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,660 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,645 kilometers (7,236 miles / 6,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Yakutia, it's 23:33 in Sydney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,639 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Polyarny Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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