SYD
Sydney
Australia
3,353 km
2,083 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,353 km
2,083 mi / 1,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD TFM
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code SYD TFM
ICAO Code YSSY AYTE
City Sydney Telefomin
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Sydney (SYD) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 3,353 kilometers (2,083 miles / 1,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 03:29 in Sydney, it's 02:29 in Telefomin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,929 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 164° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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