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SYD to AZI: distance & flight time
Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Bateen Airport)
7,505 mi
12,078 km · 6,522 nm
15h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,505 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 11m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYD — Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · Sydney, Australia
- AZI — Bateen Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SYD
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport29 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond33 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport48 mi away
Near AZI
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport80 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SYD from AZI?
The flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AZI) is 7,505 miles (12,078 km, 6,522 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYD to AZI?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 11m 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 Sydney and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 6 hours behind Sydney.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYD to AZI?
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