Distance From Drayton Valley Industrial Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, YDC - SYD Distance

The distance from Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8205 miles or 13204 kilometers or 7125 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 Drayton Valley ( Canada ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Drayton Valley and Sydney takes around 18 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drayton Valley Industrial Airport, Drayton Valley, Canada to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 hours 51 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 • YDC - SYD

Kilometers		13204 km
Statute Miles		8205 miles
Nautical Miles		7125 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 51 minutes

Drayton Valley Industrial Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - YDC to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Drayton Valley, Canada and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YDC - SYD

Time difference between Drayton Valley (Canada) and Sydney (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Sydney time is 17 Hours ahead of Drayton Valley.

Location	Local Time
Drayton Valley (Canada)	2026-03-18, 19:16:06 MDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-19, 12:16:06 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

Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC / CER3) Drayton Valley, Canada

Destination

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