LAX to SYD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 12,061 km (7,494 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 15h 35m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SYD to LAX).
How far is it from Los Angeles to Sydney (Mascot)?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 12,061 km (7,494 mi, 6,512 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 LAX to SYD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 15h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SYD is roughly southwest of LAX.
How is the LAX to SYD route written in code?
The pair is written LAX-SYD in IATA codes and KLAX-YSSY in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX), Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD (YSSY).
| LAX | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Los Angeles International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| ICAO code | KLAX | YSSY |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Elevation | 125 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #7 | #65 |
KLAX starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; YSSY starts with Y, the prefix for Australia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SYD sits 104 ft (32 m) lower than LAX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LAX to SYD
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| QF | Qantas | QFA | Qantas | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, NZ.
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 Los Angeles from Sydney (Mascot)?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are 12,061 km (7,494 mi, 6,512 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LAX to SYD?
A typical nonstop flight between LAX and SYD takes about 15h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SYD from LAX?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) lies roughly southwest of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Which airlines fly LAX to SYD?
4 airlines appear on the LAX-SYD route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines.
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