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SYD to XSB: distance & flight time
Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) → Sir Bani Yas Island (Sir Bani Yas Airport)
7,603 mi
12,236 km · 6,607 nm
15h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,603 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 22m 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
- XSB — Sir Bani Yas Airport · Sir Bani Yas Island, 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 XSB
- DOH · Hamad International Airport92 mi away
- DIA · Doha International Airport93 mi away
- XJD · Al Udeid Air Base98 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SYD from XSB?
The flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Sir Bani Yas Island (XSB) is 7,603 miles (12,236 km, 6,607 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYD to XSB?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SYD to XSB?
Nonstop service on SYD–XSB depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Sir Bani Yas Island?
Sir Bani Yas Island is 6 hours behind Sydney.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYD to XSB?
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Why are some SYD to XSB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SYD–XSB tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.