Airport Comparison
| SYD | YDW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | North of Sixty Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | YDW |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | CKV4 |
| City | Sydney | Obre Lake |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | America/Yellowknife |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 1,195 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | 60.320000, -103.130000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Obre Lake (YDW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to North of Sixty Airport (YDW) in Obre Lake, Canada is 14,078 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.
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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Sydney, it's 17:59 in Obre Lake. With a 18-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 1,174 feet between the two airports. North of Sixty Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The return flight from Obre Lake (YDW) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 North of Sixty Airport (YDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.