SYD
Sydney
Australia
12,973 km
8,061 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
12,973 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD YXJ
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code SYD YXJ
ICAO Code YSSY CYXJ
City Sydney Fort Saint John
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 21 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 56.240000, -120.740000

Sydney (SYD) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 08:07 in Sydney, it's 14:07 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,259 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 248° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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