The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 13,057 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 04:11 in Sydney, it's 11:11 in Van Horn. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,936 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) 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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.