SYD
Sydney
Australia
12,122 km
7,532 miles
TSP
Tehachapi
United States
Distance
12,122 km
7,532 mi / 6,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD TSP
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Tehachapi Municipal Airport
IATA Code SYD TSP
ICAO Code YSSY KTSP
City Sydney Tehachapi
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 21 ft 4,001 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 35.130000, -118.440000

Sydney (SYD) to Tehachapi (TSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) in Tehachapi, United States is 12,122 kilometers (7,532 miles / 6,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Sydney, it's 10:48 in Tehachapi. With a 19-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 3,980 feet between the two airports. Tehachapi Municipal Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Tehachapi (TSP) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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