SYD
Sydney
Australia
8,857 km
5,503 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
8,857 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD XEN
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code SYD XEN
ICAO Code YSSY ZYXC
City Sydney N/A
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 40.580000, 120.700000

Sydney (SYD) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 8,857 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 China. 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 03:57 in Sydney, it's 00:57 in Xingcheng Air Base. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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