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JRA to BWU: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Sydney (Sydney Bankstown Airport)
9,948 mi
16,010 km · 8,645 nm
19h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,948 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 58m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- JRA — West 30th St. Heliport · New York, United States
- BWU — Sydney Bankstown Airport · Sydney, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near JRA
Near BWU
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport19 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond25 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from BWU?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Sydney (BWU) is 9,948 miles (16,010 km, 8,645 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to BWU?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 58m 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 New York and Sydney?
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JRA to BWU?
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