Houston to Sydney flight distance & time (IAH-SYD)
How far is Houston from Sydney by plane? The great circle distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 13,834 km / 7,470 nm, about 16h 23m flight time, with an initial heading of 247° (WSW).
| From | George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), Houston, US |
|---|---|
| To | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Sydney, AU |
| Distance | 13,834 km · 7,470 nm · 8,596 mi |
| Initial heading | 247° (WSW) |
Aircraft with enough range to fly IAH to SYD nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| 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 Houston from Sydney?
- The great circle distance between Houston and Sydney is 13,834 km (7,470 nm / 8,596 mi).
- How long is the flight from Houston to Sydney?
- A direct flight from IAH to SYD takes about 16h 23m, 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 Houston to Sydney?
- No scheduled nonstop service is currently listed for this route in our data.