The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 11,050 kilometers (6,866 miles / 5,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 02:41 in Sydney, it's 17:41 in Pretoria. 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 4,919 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 135° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.