SGF
Springfield
United States
14,281 km
8,874 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,281 km
8,874 mi / 7,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Chicago
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SGF SYD
Airport Name Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SGF SYD
ICAO Code KSGF YSSY
City Springfield Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Sydney
Elevation 1,268 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 37.250000, -93.390000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Springfield (SGF) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) in Springfield, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,281 kilometers (8,874 miles / 7,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 17:55 in Springfield, it's 10:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,247 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Springfield (SGF) follows a heading of 67° (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 Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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