Distance From Russell Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, RSL - SYD Distance

The distance from Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8627 miles or 13883 kilometers or 7491 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 Russell ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Russell and Sydney takes around 19 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Russell Municipal Airport, Russell, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 19 hours 49 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 • RSL - SYD

Kilometers		13883 km
Statute Miles		8627 miles
Nautical Miles		7491 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 49 minutes

Russell Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - RSL to SYD Flight Path

Location of Russell Municipal Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Russell to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Russell, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSL - SYD

Time difference between Russell (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Sydney time is 18 Hours ahead of Russell.

Location	Local Time
Russell (United States)	2025-01-12, 08:25:03 MST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-01-13, 02:25:03 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

Russell Municipal Airport (RSL / KRSL) Russell, United States

Destination

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