Distance From Empire Valley Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Empire Valley Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8945 miles or 14396 kilometers or 7768 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 Paynesville ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paynesville and Sydney takes around 20 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Empire Valley Airport, Paynesville, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 33 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		14396 km
Statute Miles		8945 miles
Nautical Miles		7768 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 33 minutes

Empire Valley Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Paynesville (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 15 Hours.
Sydney time is 15 Hours ahead of Paynesville.

Location	Local Time
Paynesville (United States)	2026-05-04, 20:31:30 CDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-05, 11:31:30 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

Empire Valley Airport ( / ) Paynesville, United States

Destination

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