SYD
Sydney
Australia
17,521 km
10,887 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
17,521 km
10,887 mi / 9,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
274°
west

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SYD UAR
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code SYD UAR
ICAO Code YSSY GMFB
City Sydney Bouarfa
Country Australia Morocco
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 21 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 32.510000, -1.980000

Sydney (SYD) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 17,521 kilometers (10,887 miles / 9,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Morocco. 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 03:47 in Sydney, it's 17:47 in Bouarfa. With a 10-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 3,609 feet between the two airports. Bouarfa Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Bouarfa (UAR) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Bouarfa Airport (UAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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