The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 10,985 kilometers (6,826 miles / 5,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 South Africa. 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 14:10 in Sydney, it's 05:10 in Welkom. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,378 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 136° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.