SYD
Sydney
Australia
2,993 km
1,860 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
2,993 km
1,860 mi / 1,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

SYD WUG
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code SYD WUG
ICAO Code YSSY AYWU
City Sydney Wau
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 21 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Sydney (SYD) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 2,993 kilometers (1,860 miles / 1,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in Sydney, it's 23:23 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,579 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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