SYD
Sydney
Australia
11,173 km
6,943 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
11,173 km
6,943 mi / 6,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SYD YIN
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code SYD YIN
ICAO Code YSSY ZWYN
City Sydney Yining
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 43.960000, 81.330000

Sydney (SYD) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 11,173 kilometers (6,943 miles / 6,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 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 08:50 in Sydney, it's 05:50 in Yining. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yining (YIN) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 128° (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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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