The flight distance from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,962 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Mexico 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 12:45 in San Luis Potosi, it's 05:45 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 6,014 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Ponciano Arriaga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.