CBR to SYD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 236 km (147 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SYD to CBR).
How far is it from Canberra to Sydney (Mascot)?
The great-circle distance between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 236 km (147 mi, 128 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 CBR to SYD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYD is roughly northeast of CBR.
How is the CBR to SYD route written in code?
The pair is written CBR-SYD in IATA codes and YSCB-YSSY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Canberra Airport is CBR (YSCB), Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD (YSSY).
| CBR | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Canberra Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| ICAO code | YSCB | YSSY |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Elevation | 1,886 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #795 | #65 |
Both ICAO codes start with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SYD sits 1,865 ft (568 m) lower than CBR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CBR to SYD
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
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 Canberra from Sydney (Mascot)?
Canberra Airport (CBR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are 236 km (147 mi, 128 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CBR to SYD?
A typical nonstop flight between CBR and SYD takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYD from CBR?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) lies roughly northeast of Canberra Airport (CBR).
Which airlines fly CBR to SYD?
2 airlines appear on the CBR-SYD route in the open dataset, including Qantas, Virgin Australia.
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