Distance From Buds Ferry Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Buds Ferry Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9750 miles or 15691 kilometers or 8467 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 Indian Head ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Indian Head and Sydney takes around 22 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buds Ferry Airport, Indian Head, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 22 hours 24 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		15691 km
Statute Miles		9750 miles
Nautical Miles		8467 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 24 minutes

Buds Ferry Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

Location of Buds Ferry Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Indian Head to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Indian Head, United States and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Indian Head, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Indian Head (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Indian Head.

Location	Local Time
Indian Head (United States)	2025-12-16, 10:25:00 EST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 02:25:00 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

Buds Ferry Airport ( / MD39) Indian Head, United States

Destination

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