RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
3,543 km
2,201 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,543 km
2,201 mi / 1,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RTA SYD
Airport Name Rotuma Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RTA SYD
ICAO Code NFNR YSSY
City Rotuma Sydney
Country Fiji Australia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Australia/Sydney
Elevation 22 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Rotuma (RTA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,543 kilometers (2,201 miles / 1,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Rotuma, it's 03:43 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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