Distance From Edwards Air Force Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, EDW - SYD Distance

The distance from Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7553 miles or 12155 kilometers or 6559 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 Edwards ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edwards and Sydney takes around 17 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 21 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 • EDW - SYD

Kilometers		12155 km
Statute Miles		7553 miles
Nautical Miles		6559 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 21 minutes

Edwards Air Force Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - EDW to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • EDW - SYD

Time difference between Edwards (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 19 Hours.
Sydney time is 19 Hours ahead of Edwards.

Location	Local Time
Edwards (United States)	2025-12-13, 09:07:48 PST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-14, 04:07:48 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

Edwards Air Force Base (EDW / KEDW) Edwards, United States

Destination

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