AKL to SYD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 2,159 km (1,342 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SYD to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Sydney (Mascot)?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 2,159 km (1,342 mi, 1,166 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to SYD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYD is roughly west of AKL.
How is the AKL to SYD route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-SYD in IATA codes and NZAA-YSSY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD (YSSY).
| AKL | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | YSSY |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #65 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; YSSY starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 2 ft (1 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to SYD
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CI | China Airlines | CAL | Dynasty | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| JQ | Jetstar Airways | JST | Jetstar | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
A further 5 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, MU, TN, US, VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Sydney (Mascot)?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are 2,159 km (1,342 mi, 1,166 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to SYD?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and SYD takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYD from AKL?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) lies roughly west of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to SYD?
6 airlines appear on the AKL-SYD route in the open dataset, including China Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar Airways.
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