Abu Dhabi to Sydney flight distance & time (AUH-SYD)
How far is Abu Dhabi from Sydney by plane? The great circle distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 12,057 km / 6,510 nm, about 14h 8m flight time, with an initial heading of 120° (ESE).
| From | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi, AE |
|---|---|
| To | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Sydney, AU |
| Distance | 12,057 km · 6,510 nm · 7,492 mi |
| Initial heading | 120° (ESE) |
Airlines on this route
- Alitalia (AZ)
- Etihad Airways (EY)
- V Australia Airlines (VA)
- Viasa (VA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly AUH to SYD nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-160 | 6,641 nm / 12,299 km |
| Boeing 747-300 | 6,696 nm / 12,401 km |
| Airbus A330-200 | 6,749 nm / 12,499 km |
| Douglas C-74 Globemaster I | 6,776 nm / 12,549 km |
| Boeing 747-200 | 6,857 nm / 12,699 km |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 7,144 nm / 13,231 km |
| Boeing 747-400 | 7,262 nm / 13,449 km |
| Airbus A340-300 | 7,397 nm / 13,699 km |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 7,652 nm / 14,172 km |
| Airbus A340-600 | 7,883 nm / 14,599 km |
| Airbus A340-200 | 7,991 nm / 14,799 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-95 | 8,099 nm / 14,999 km |
| Airbus A380 | 8,207 nm / 15,199 km |
| Airbus A340-500 | 9,017 nm / 16,699 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Abu Dhabi from Sydney?
- The great circle distance between Abu Dhabi and Sydney is 12,057 km (6,510 nm / 7,492 mi).
- How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney?
- A direct flight from AUH to SYD takes about 14h 8m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney?
- Yes - 4 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.