RNU
Ranau
Malaysia
5,731 km
3,561 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
5,731 km
3,561 mi / 3,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
143°
southeast

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RNU SYD
Airport Name Ranau Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RNU SYD
ICAO Code WBKR YSSY
City Ranau Sydney
Country Malaysia Australia
Timezone Asia/Kuching Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,800 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 5.950000, 116.670000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Ranau (RNU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ranau Airport (RNU) in Ranau, Malaysia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 5,731 kilometers (3,561 miles / 3,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:30 in Ranau, it's 03:30 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,779 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Ranau Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Ranau (RNU) follows a heading of 314° (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 Ranau Airport (RNU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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