SYD
Sydney
Australia
14,588 km
9,064 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
14,588 km
9,064 mi / 7,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
73°
east northeast

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SYD UBS
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code SYD UBS
ICAO Code YSSY KUBS
City Sydney Columbus
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 188 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 33.470000, -88.380000

Sydney (SYD) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 14,588 kilometers (9,064 miles / 7,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 03:40 in Sydney, it's 10:40 in Columbus. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Columbus (UBS) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 252° (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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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