RJK
Rijeka
Croatia
16,144 km
10,031 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
16,144 km
10,031 mi / 8,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Zagreb
Heading
87°
east

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RJK SYD
Airport Name Rijeka Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RJK SYD
ICAO Code LDRI YSSY
City Rijeka Sydney
Country Croatia Australia
Timezone Europe/Zagreb Australia/Sydney
Elevation 278 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 45.220000, 14.570000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Rijeka (RJK) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rijeka Airport (RJK) in Rijeka, Croatia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 16,144 kilometers (10,031 miles / 8,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Croatia 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 13:32 in Rijeka, it's 23:32 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 Rijeka (RJK) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Rijeka Airport (RJK) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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