Distance From Elk Ranch Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Elk Ranch Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7392 miles or 11896 kilometers or 6419 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 Palmer ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmer and Sydney takes around 16 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk Ranch Airport, Palmer, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 16 hours 59 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		11896 km
Statute Miles		7392 miles
Nautical Miles		6419 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 59 minutes

Elk Ranch Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Palmer (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Sydney time is 18 Hours ahead of Palmer.

Location	Local Time
Palmer (United States)	2026-06-18, 21:59:32 AKDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-19, 15:59:32 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

Elk Ranch Airport ( / 9AA1) Palmer, United States

Destination

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