Airport Comparison
| SJA | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Juan de Marcona Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| IATA Code | SJA | SYD |
| ICAO Code | SPJN | YSSY |
| City | San Juan de Marcona | Sydney |
| Country | Peru | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Lima | Australia/Sydney |
| Elevation | 144 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -15.350000, -75.140000 | -33.950000, 151.180000 |
San Juan de Marcona (SJA) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) in San Juan de Marcona, Peru to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,661 kilometers (7,867 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.
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 Peru with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:59 in San Juan de Marcona, it's 22:59 in Sydney. With a 16-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 San Juan de Marcona (SJA) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.