SYD
Sydney
Australia
16,420 km
10,203 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
16,420 km
10,203 mi / 8,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SYD TMQ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code SYD TMQ
ICAO Code YSSY DFEM
City Sydney Tambao
Country Australia Burkina Faso
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 21 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 14.800000, 0.050000

Sydney (SYD) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 16,420 kilometers (10,203 miles / 8,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Sydney, it's 15:42 in Tambao. 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.

The return flight from Tambao (TMQ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 132° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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