SYD
Sydney
Australia
15,925 km
9,895 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
15,925 km
9,895 mi / 8,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD YPJ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code SYD YPJ
ICAO Code YSSY CYLA
City Sydney Aupaluk
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Toronto
Elevation 21 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 59.300000, -69.600000

Sydney (SYD) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 15,925 kilometers (9,895 miles / 8,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 14:00 in Sydney, it's 22:00 in Aupaluk. With a 16-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 Aupaluk (YPJ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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