SYD
Sydney
Australia
3,538 km
2,198 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,538 km
2,198 mi / 1,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD TAJ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code SYD TAJ
ICAO Code YSSY AYTJ
City Sydney Aitape
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Sydney (SYD) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 3,538 kilometers (2,198 miles / 1,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:04 in Sydney, it's 07:04 in Aitape.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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