SOW
Show Low
United States
12,765 km
7,932 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
12,765 km
7,932 mi / 6,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Phoenix
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SOW SYD
Airport Name Show Low Regional Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SOW SYD
ICAO Code KSOW YSSY
City Show Low Sydney
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Phoenix Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,416 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -110.010000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Show Low (SOW) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 12,765 kilometers (7,932 miles / 6,893 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 01:52 in Show Low, it's 19:52 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 6,395 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Show Low Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Show Low (SOW) 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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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