SJN
St Johns
United States
12,829 km
7,972 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,829 km
7,972 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Phoenix
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SJN SYD
Airport Name St Johns Industrial Air Park Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SJN SYD
ICAO Code KSJN YSSY
City St Johns Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Phoenix Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,737 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 34.520000, -109.380000 -33.950000, 151.180000

St Johns (SJN) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,829 kilometers (7,972 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 12:07 in St Johns, it's 06:07 in Sydney. With a 18-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 5,716 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than St Johns Industrial Air Park. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to St Johns (SJN) follows a heading of 64° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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