Distance From Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, AUH - SYD Distance

The distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7495 miles or 12062 kilometers or 6509 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 Abu Dhabi ( United Arab Emirates ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Sydney takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 13 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 • AUH - SYD

Kilometers		12062 km
Statute Miles		7495 miles
Nautical Miles		6509 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - AUH to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AUH - SYD

Time difference between Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) and Sydney (Australia) is 6 Hours.
Sydney time is 6 Hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

Location	Local Time
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)	2026-06-22, 19:09:53 +04
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-23, 01:09:53 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

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH / OMAA) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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