SYD
Sydney
Australia
15,802 km
9,819 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
15,802 km
9,819 mi / 8,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SYD XAU
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code SYD XAU
ICAO Code YSSY SOOS
City Sydney Saul
Country Australia GF
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Cayenne
Elevation 21 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 3.610000, -53.200000

Sydney (SYD) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 15,802 kilometers (9,819 miles / 8,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Sydney, it's 12:26 in Saul. With a 14-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 Saul (XAU) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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