Distance From Bemidji Regional Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, BJI - SYD Distance

The distance from Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8961 miles or 14421 kilometers or 7782 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 Bemidji ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bemidji and Sydney takes around 20 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bemidji Regional Airport, Bemidji, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 36 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 • BJI - SYD

Kilometers		14421 km
Statute Miles		8961 miles
Nautical Miles		7782 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 36 minutes

Bemidji Regional Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - BJI to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bemidji, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJI - SYD

Time difference between Bemidji (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 15 Hours.
Sydney time is 15 Hours ahead of Bemidji.

Location	Local Time
Bemidji (United States)	2026-05-05, 00:34:26 CDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-05, 15:34:26 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

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI / KBJI) Bemidji, United States

Destination

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