The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tsumeb Airport (TSB) in Tsumeb, Namibia is 12,315 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:12 in Sydney, it's 17:12 in Tsumeb. With a 9-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 4,332 feet between the two airports. Tsumeb Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Tsumeb (TSB) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 140° (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 Tsumeb Airport (TSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.