Distance From Abemama Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, AEA - SYD Distance

The distance from Abemama Airport (AEA) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 2796 miles or 4500 kilometers or 2429 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Abemama ( Kiribati ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abemama and Sydney takes around 6 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abemama Airport, Abemama, Kiribati to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 6 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AEA - SYD

Kilometers		4500 km
Statute Miles		2796 miles
Nautical Miles		2429 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 25 minutes

Abemama Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - AEA to SYD Flight Path

Location of Abemama Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Abemama to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Abemama, Kiribati and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Abemama, Kiribati and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AEA - SYD

Time difference between Abemama (Kiribati) and Sydney (Australia) is 2 Hours.
Sydney time is 2 Hours behind Abemama.

Location	Local Time
Abemama (Kiribati)	2026-08-26, 10:14:06 +12
Sydney (Australia)	2026-08-26, 08:14:06 AEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abemama Airport (AEA / NGTB) Abemama, Kiribati

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia