SIA
Xi'an
China
8,771 km
5,450 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
8,771 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
146°
southeast

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SIA SYD
Airport Name Xiguan Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SIA SYD
ICAO Code ZLSN YSSY
City Xi'an Sydney
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 34.380000, 109.120000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Xi'an (SIA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 8,771 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 China 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 04:30 in Xi'an, it's 07:30 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Xi'an (SIA) follows a heading of 326° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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