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LGA to SYD: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
9,946 mi
16,007 km · 8,643 nm
19h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,946 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · 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 LGA
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 LGA from SYD?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Sydney (SYD) is 9,946 miles (16,007 km, 8,643 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to SYD?
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 LGA to SYD?
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