SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
2,532 km
1,573 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,532 km
1,573 mi / 1,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
217°
southwest

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SWJ SYD
Airport Name Southwest Bay Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code SWJ SYD
ICAO Code NVSX YSSY
City Malekula Island Sydney
Country Vanuatu Australia
Timezone Pacific/Efate Australia/Sydney
Elevation 0 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -16.490000, 167.450000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Malekula Island (SWJ) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,532 kilometers (1,573 miles / 1,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Vanuatu with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:04 in Malekula Island, it's 08:04 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Malekula Island (SWJ) follows a heading of 44° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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