RTB
Roatan Island
Honduras
13,968 km
8,679 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
13,968 km
8,679 mi / 7,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RTB SYD
Airport Name Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code RTB SYD
ICAO Code MHRO YSSY
City Roatan Island Sydney
Country Honduras Australia
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Australia/Sydney
Elevation 18 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 16.320000, -86.520000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Roatan Island (RTB) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport (RTB) in Roatan Island, Honduras to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 13,968 kilometers (8,679 miles / 7,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Roatan Island, it's 09:35 in Sydney. With a 17-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 Roatan Island (RTB) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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