SYD
Sydney
Australia
10,718 km
6,660 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
10,718 km
6,660 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SYD VJB
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code SYD VJB
ICAO Code YSSY FQXA
City Sydney Xai-Xai
Country Australia Mozambique
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Maputo
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Sydney (SYD) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 10,718 kilometers (6,660 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Mozambique. 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 03:57 in Sydney, it's 18:57 in Xai-Xai. With a 9-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 Xai-Xai (VJB) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 132° (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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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