Distance From Beijing Nanjiao Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, NAY - SYD Distance

The distance from Beijing Nanjiao Airport (NAY) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 5540 miles or 8915 kilometers or 4811 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 Beijing ( China ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Beijing and Sydney takes around 12 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Beijing Nanjiao Airport, Beijing, China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 12 hours 44 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 • NAY - SYD

Kilometers		8915 km
Statute Miles		5540 miles
Nautical Miles		4811 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 44 minutes

Beijing Nanjiao Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - NAY to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Beijing, China and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NAY - SYD

Time difference between Beijing (China) and Sydney (Australia) is 2 Hours.
Sydney time is 2 Hours ahead of Beijing.

Location	Local Time
Beijing (China)	2026-09-21, 19:09:27 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-09-21, 21:09:27 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

Beijing Nanjiao Airport (NAY / ZBNY) Beijing, China

Destination

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