Distance From Athens Hellenikon International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Athens Hellenikon International Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9522 miles or 15324 kilometers or 8269 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 Athens ( Greece ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Sydney takes around 21 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Athens Hellenikon International Airport, Athens, Greece to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 21 hours 53 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		15324 km
Statute Miles		9522 miles
Nautical Miles		8269 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 53 minutes

Athens Hellenikon International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

Location of Athens Hellenikon International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Athens, Greece and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Athens (Greece) and Sydney (Australia) is 7 Hours.
Sydney time is 7 Hours ahead of Athens.

Location	Local Time
Athens (Greece)	2026-08-10, 03:58:57 EEST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-08-10, 10:58:57 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

Athens Hellenikon International Airport ( / ) Athens, Greece

Destination

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