SYD
Sydney
Australia
13,287 km
8,256 miles
YZH
Slave Lake
Canada
Distance
13,287 km
8,256 mi / 7,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
41°
northeast

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SYD YZH
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Slave Lake Airport
IATA Code SYD YZH
ICAO Code YSSY CYZH
City Sydney Slave Lake
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Edmonton
Elevation 21 ft 1,912 ft
Coordinates -33.950000, 151.180000 55.290000, -114.780000

Sydney (SYD) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 13,287 kilometers (8,256 miles / 7,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 20:41 in Sydney, it's 02:41 in Slave Lake. 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 1,891 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

The return flight from Slave Lake (YZH) to Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 252° (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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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