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JRA to SYD: distance & flight time
New York (West 30th St. Heliport) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
9,939 mi
15,995 km · 8,637 nm
19h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,939 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 57m 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
- SYD — Sydney Kingsford Smith International 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 SYD
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport29 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond33 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport48 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is JRA from SYD?
The flight distance from New York (JRA) to Sydney (SYD) is 9,939 miles (15,995 km, 8,637 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JRA to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 57m 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 SYD?
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