Airport Comparison
| SYD | YLB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Lac La Biche Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | YLB |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | CYLB |
| City | Sydney | Lac La Biche |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 1,884 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | 54.770000, -112.030000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Lac La Biche (YLB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Lac La Biche Airport (YLB) in Lac La Biche, Canada is 13,438 kilometers (8,350 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.
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 06:20 in Sydney, it's 12:20 in Lac La Biche. 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 1,863 feet between the two airports. Lac La Biche Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The return flight from Lac La Biche (YLB) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Lac La Biche Airport (YLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.