SYD
Sydney
Australia
14,538 km
9,033 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
14,538 km
9,033 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SYD TLU
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code SYD TLU
ICAO Code YSSY SKTL
City Sydney Tolu
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Bogota
Elevation 21 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 9.510000, -75.590000

Sydney (SYD) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 14,538 kilometers (9,033 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:14 in Sydney, it's 08:14 in Tolu. With a 16-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 Tolu (TLU) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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