SYD
Sydney
Australia
12,051 km
7,488 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
12,051 km
7,488 mi / 6,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
259°
west

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SYD WJR
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code SYD WJR
ICAO Code YSSY HKWJ
City Sydney Wajir
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 21 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 1.730000, 40.090000

Sydney (SYD) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,051 kilometers (7,488 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Kenya. 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 05:38 in Sydney, it's 21:38 in Wajir. With a 8-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 Wajir (WJR) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 125° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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