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NHT to SYD: distance & flight time
Northolt (RAF Northolt) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
10,572 mi
17,014 km · 9,187 nm
21h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
10,572 miles nonstop takes roughly 21h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, United Kingdom
- 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 mi away
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 NHT from SYD?
The flight distance from Northolt (NHT) to Sydney (SYD) is 10,572 miles (17,014 km, 9,187 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NHT to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 21h 12m 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 Northolt and Sydney?
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Northolt.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NHT to SYD?
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