SYD
Sydney
Australia
3,623 km
2,251 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
3,623 km
2,251 mi / 1,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD VAI
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code SYD VAI
ICAO Code YSSY AYVN
City Sydney N/A
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Sydney (SYD) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 3,623 kilometers (2,251 miles / 1,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:33 in Sydney, it's 09:33 in Vanimo Airport.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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