SYD
Sydney
Australia
13,802 km
8,576 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
13,802 km
8,576 mi / 7,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
232°
southwest

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SYD SZA
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code SYD SZA
ICAO Code YSSY FNSO
City Sydney Soyo
Country Australia Angola
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Luanda
Elevation 21 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Sydney (SYD) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 13,802 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Australia with Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:15 in Sydney, it's 11:15 in Soyo. 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 Soyo (SZA) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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