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ODY to SYD: distance & flight time
Muang Xay (Oudomsay Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
4,970 mi
7,999 km · 4,319 nm
10h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,970 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 13m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ODY — Oudomsay Airport · Muang Xay, Laos
- 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 ODY
- LXG · Luang Namtha Airport43 mi away
- LPQ · Luang Phabang International Airport55 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport67 mi away
- DIN · Dien Bien Phu Airport82 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 ODY from SYD?
The flight distance from Muang Xay (ODY) to Sydney (SYD) is 4,970 miles (7,999 km, 4,319 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ODY to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 13m 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 Muang Xay and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Muang Xay.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ODY to SYD?
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