SYD
Sydney
Australia
15,036 km
9,343 miles
TCE
Tulcea
Romania
Distance
15,036 km
9,343 mi / 8,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD TCE
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tulcea Airport
IATA Code SYD TCE
ICAO Code YSSY LRTC
City Sydney Tulcea
Country Australia Romania
Timezone Australia/Sydney Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 21 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 45.060000, 28.710000

Sydney (SYD) to Tulcea (TCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tulcea Airport (TCE) in Tulcea, Romania is 15,036 kilometers (9,343 miles / 8,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Sydney, it's 18:04 in Tulcea. With a 9-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 Tulcea (TCE) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Tulcea Airport (TCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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