SYD
Sydney
Australia
1,987 km
1,235 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
1,987 km
1,235 mi / 1,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SYD TWZ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code SYD TWZ
ICAO Code YSSY NZUK
City Sydney Twitzel
Country Australia New Zealand
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 21 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Sydney (SYD) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 1,987 kilometers (1,235 miles / 1,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Sydney, it's 03:36 in Twitzel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,554 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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