SYD
Sydney
Australia
11,235 km
6,981 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
11,235 km
6,981 mi / 6,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
320°
northwest

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SYD TCG
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code SYD TCG
ICAO Code YSSY ZWTC
City Sydney Tacheng
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 46.670000, 83.340000

Sydney (SYD) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 11,235 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:03 in Sydney, it's 01:03 in Tacheng. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 128° (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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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