Distance From Gainesville Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, GLE - SYD Distance

The distance from Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8590 miles or 13825 kilometers or 7460 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 Gainesville ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gainesville and Sydney takes around 19 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gainesville Municipal Airport, Gainesville, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 19 hours 45 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 • GLE - SYD

Kilometers		13825 km
Statute Miles		8590 miles
Nautical Miles		7460 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 45 minutes

Gainesville Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - GLE to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLE - SYD

Time difference between Gainesville (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Gainesville.

Location	Local Time
Gainesville (United States)	2026-06-21, 09:17:18 MDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-22, 01:17:18 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

Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE / KGLE) Gainesville, United States

Destination

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