Distance From Mountain Empire Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Mountain Empire Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9510 miles or 15304 kilometers or 8258 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rural Retreat ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rural Retreat and Sydney takes around 21 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mountain Empire Airport, Rural Retreat, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 21 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SYD

Kilometers		15304 km
Statute Miles		9510 miles
Nautical Miles		8258 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 51 minutes

Mountain Empire Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

Location of Mountain Empire Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rural Retreat to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rural Retreat, United States and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rural Retreat, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Rural Retreat (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Rural Retreat.

Location	Local Time
Rural Retreat (United States)	2025-01-03, 11:40:45 EST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-01-04, 03:40:45 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mountain Empire Airport ( / KMKJ) Rural Retreat, United States

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia