RET
Røst Airport
Norway
15,465 km
9,610 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,465 km
9,610 mi / 8,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RET SYD
Airport Name Røst Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RET SYD
ICAO Code ENRS YSSY
City N/A Sydney
Country Norway Australia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 7 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 67.530000, 12.100000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Røst Airport (RET) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Røst Airport (RET) in Røst Airport, Norway to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,465 kilometers (9,610 miles / 8,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Norway 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 16:53 in Røst Airport, it's 02:53 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Røst Airport (RET) follows a heading of 338° (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 Røst Airport (RET) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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