SYD
Sydney
Australia
12,765 km
7,932 miles
TYZ
Taylor
United States
Distance
12,765 km
7,932 mi / 6,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD TYZ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code SYD TYZ
ICAO Code YSSY KTYL
City Sydney Taylor
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Phoenix
Elevation 21 ft 5,823 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 34.450000, -110.120000

Sydney (SYD) to Taylor (TYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Taylor Airport (TYZ) in Taylor, United States is 12,765 kilometers (7,932 miles / 6,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 01:19 in Sydney, it's 07:19 in Taylor. With a 18-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 5,802 feet between the two airports. Taylor Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taylor (TYZ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 245° (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 Taylor Airport (TYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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