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MEI to BWU: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Sydney (Sydney Bankstown Airport)
9,029 mi
14,531 km · 7,846 nm
18h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,029 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 10m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, 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 MEI
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 MEI from BWU?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Sydney (BWU) is 9,029 miles (14,531 km, 7,846 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to BWU?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 10m 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 Meridian and Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to BWU?
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