Distance From Gan International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, GAN - SYD Distance

The distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 5507 miles or 8862 kilometers or 4782 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 Gan ( Maldives ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gan and Sydney takes around 12 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gan International Airport, Gan, Maldives to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 12 hours 39 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 • GAN - SYD

Kilometers		8862 km
Statute Miles		5507 miles
Nautical Miles		4782 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 39 minutes

Gan International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - GAN to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gan, Maldives and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Gan, Maldives and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAN - SYD

Time difference between Gan (Maldives) and Sydney (Australia) is 6 Hours.
Sydney time is 6 Hours ahead of Gan.

Location	Local Time
Gan (Maldives)	2025-12-14, 23:03:17 +05
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-15, 05:03:17 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

Gan International Airport (GAN / VRMG) Gan, Maldives

Destination

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