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TOA to SYD: distance & flight time
Torrance (Zamperini Field) → Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport)
7,493 mi
12,059 km · 6,511 nm
15h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+17h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
7,493 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 10m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 17-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TOA — Zamperini Field · Torrance, 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 TOA
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 TOA from SYD?
The flight distance from Torrance (TOA) to Sydney (SYD) is 7,493 miles (12,059 km, 6,511 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TOA to SYD?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 10m 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 Torrance and Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Torrance.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TOA to SYD?
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