REA
Reao Airport
French Polynesia
7,280 km
4,524 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
7,280 km
4,524 mi / 3,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

REA SYD
Airport Name Reao Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code REA SYD
ICAO Code NTGE YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Sydney
Elevation 12 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -18.470000, -136.440000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Reao Airport (REA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reao Airport (REA) in Reao Airport, French Polynesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 7,280 kilometers (4,524 miles / 3,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Reao Airport, it's 01:52 in Sydney. With a 21-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 Reao Airport (REA) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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