SYD
Sydney
Australia
14,319 km
8,898 miles
VKS
Vicksburg
United States
Distance
14,319 km
8,898 mi / 7,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
74°
east northeast

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SYD VKS
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Vicksburg Municipal Airport
IATA Code SYD VKS
ICAO Code YSSY KVKS
City Sydney Vicksburg
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Chicago
Elevation 21 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 32.200000, -90.900000

Sydney (SYD) to Vicksburg (VKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Vicksburg Municipal Airport (VKS) in Vicksburg, United States is 14,319 kilometers (8,898 miles / 7,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 06:42 in Sydney, it's 13:42 in Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg (VKS) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 250° (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 Vicksburg Municipal Airport (VKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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