SEM
Selma
United States
14,671 km
9,116 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,671 km
9,116 mi / 7,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SEM SYD
Airport Name Craig Field Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SEM SYD
ICAO Code KSEM YSSY
City Selma Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Sydney
Elevation 166 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 32.340000, -86.990000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Selma (SEM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,671 kilometers (9,116 miles / 7,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 United States 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 07:55 in Selma, it's 00:55 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 Selma (SEM) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Craig Field (SEM) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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