Distance From Al Wigh Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Al Wigh Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9753 miles or 15696 kilometers or 8470 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 Al Wigh ( Libya ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Wigh and Sydney takes around 22 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Wigh Airport, Al Wigh, Libya to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 22 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 • - SYD

Kilometers		15696 km
Statute Miles		9753 miles
Nautical Miles		8470 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 25 minutes

Al Wigh Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Al Wigh, Libya and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Al Wigh (Libya) and Sydney (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Sydney time is 9 Hours ahead of Al Wigh.

Location	Local Time
Al Wigh (Libya)	2026-03-18, 11:37:05 EET
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-18, 20:37:05 AEDT

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

Al Wigh Airport ( / HL57) Al Wigh, Libya

Destination

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