Distance From El Tiro Gliderport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from El Tiro Gliderport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7805 miles or 12560 kilometers or 6778 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 Tucson ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tucson and Sydney takes around 17 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Tiro Gliderport, Tucson, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 56 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		12560 km
Statute Miles		7805 miles
Nautical Miles		6778 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 56 minutes

El Tiro Gliderport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Tucson (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Sydney time is 17 Hours ahead of Tucson.

Location	Local Time
Tucson (United States)	2026-06-21, 13:16:50 MST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-22, 06:16:50 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

El Tiro Gliderport ( / AZ67) Tucson, United States

Destination

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