SYD
Sydney
Australia
14,683 km
9,124 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
14,683 km
9,124 mi / 7,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
88°
east

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SYD UPB
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code SYD UPB
ICAO Code YSSY MUPB
City Sydney Havana
Country Australia Cuba
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Havana
Elevation 21 ft 102 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 23.030000, -82.580000

Sydney (SYD) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 14,683 kilometers (9,124 miles / 7,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Cuba. 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 03:03 in Sydney, it's 11:03 in Havana. With a 16-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 Havana (UPB) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 244° (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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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