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RME to SYD: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
9,875 mi
15,893 km · 8,582 nm
19h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,875 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 50m 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
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, 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 RME
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 RME from SYD?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Sydney (SYD) is 9,875 miles (15,893 km, 8,582 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 50m 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 Rome and Sydney?
Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to SYD?
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