Airport Comparison
| SYD | YXQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Beaver Creek Airport |
| IATA Code | SYD | YXQ |
| ICAO Code | YSSY | CYXQ |
| City | Sydney | Beaver Creek |
| Country | Australia | Canada |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney | America/Whitehorse |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 2,131 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.950000, 151.180000 | 62.410000, -140.870000 |
Sydney (SYD) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 12,291 kilometers (7,637 miles / 6,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.
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 15:50 in Sydney, it's 21:50 in Beaver Creek. 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 2,110 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The return flight from Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 235° (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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.