SYD
Sydney
Australia
14,642 km
9,098 miles
YXN
Whale Cove
Canada
Distance
14,642 km
9,098 mi / 7,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SYD YXN
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Whale Cove Airport
IATA Code SYD YXN
ICAO Code YSSY CYXN
City Sydney Whale Cove
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Winnipeg
Elevation 21 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 62.240000, -92.600000

Sydney (SYD) to Whale Cove (YXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Whale Cove Airport (YXN) in Whale Cove, Canada is 14,642 kilometers (9,098 miles / 7,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 08:09 in Sydney, it's 15:09 in Whale Cove. With a 17-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 Whale Cove (YXN) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 275° (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 Whale Cove Airport (YXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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