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SEM to SYD: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
9,117 mi
14,672 km · 7,922 nm
18h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
9,117 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 21m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from SYD?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Sydney (SYD) is 9,117 miles (14,672 km, 7,922 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 21m 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 Selma and Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to SYD?
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