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CNI to SYD: distance & flight time

Changhai (Changhai Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)

5,377 mi
8,654 km · 4,673 nm
11h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details

5,377 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 1m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is CNI from SYD?

The flight distance from Changhai (CNI) to Sydney (SYD) is 5,377 miles (8,654 km, 4,673 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from CNI to SYD?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Changhai and Sydney?

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Changhai.

What is the cheapest way to fly from CNI to SYD?

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