Distance From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, SYD - LHR Distance

The distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 10576 miles or 17020 kilometers or 9184 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 Sydney ( Australia ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and London takes around 24 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 24 hours 18 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 - LHR

Kilometers		17020 km
Statute Miles		10576 miles
Nautical Miles		9184 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 18 minutes

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - SYD to LHR Flight Path

Location of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Australia and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYD - LHR

Time difference between Sydney (Australia) and London (United Kingdom) is 11 Hours.
London time is 11 Hours behind Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2025-01-16, 05:02:39 AEDT
London (United Kingdom)	2025-01-15, 18:02:39 GMT

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

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

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom