SMW
Smara
EH
18,188 km
11,302 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
18,188 km
11,302 mi / 9,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SMW SYD
Airport Name Smara Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SMW SYD
ICAO Code GMMA YSSY
City Smara Sydney
Country EH Australia
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Australia/Sydney
Elevation 350 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 26.730000, -11.680000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Smara (SMW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 18,188 kilometers (11,302 miles / 9,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 EH with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:19 in Smara, it's 04:19 in Sydney. With a 10-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 Smara (SMW) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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