SYD
Sydney
Australia
8,874 km
5,514 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
8,874 km
5,514 mi / 4,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

SYD WKJ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code SYD WKJ
ICAO Code YSSY RJCW
City Sydney Wakkanai
Country Australia Japan
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 21 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 45.400000, 141.800000

Sydney (SYD) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 8,874 kilometers (5,514 miles / 4,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Sydney, it's 04:27 in Wakkanai.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 172° (south). 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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