The flight distance from San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,213 kilometers (8,210 miles / 7,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Peru 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 11:41 in Rodriguez de Mendoza, it's 03:41 in Sydney. With a 16-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 5,061 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than San Nicolas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.