Airport Comparison
| SYD | TFN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Tenerife Norte Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | TFN |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | GCXO |
| City | Sydney | Tenerife Island |
| Country | Australia | Spain |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | Atlantic/Canary |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 2,076 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | 28.480000, -16.340000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 18,683 kilometers (11,609 miles / 10,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.
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 Spain. 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 10:41 in Sydney, it's 23:41 in Tenerife Island. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,055 feet between the two airports. Tenerife Norte Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFN) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.