Distance From Burao Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, BUO - SYD Distance

The distance from Burao Airport (BUO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7478 miles or 12034 kilometers or 6494 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 Burao ( Somalia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Burao and Sydney takes around 17 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Burao Airport, Burao, Somalia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 11 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 • BUO - SYD

Kilometers		12034 km
Statute Miles		7478 miles
Nautical Miles		6494 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 11 minutes

Burao Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - BUO to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Burao, Somalia and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Burao, Somalia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUO - SYD

Time difference between Burao (Somalia) and Sydney (Australia) is 7 Hours.
Sydney time is 7 Hours ahead of Burao.

Location	Local Time
Burao (Somalia)	2026-05-01, 07:51:58 EAT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-01, 14:51:58 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

Burao Airport (BUO / HCMV) Burao, Somalia

Destination

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