Distance From Gary Chicago International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, GYY - SYD Distance

The distance from Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9255 miles or 14895 kilometers or 8037 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 Gary ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gary and Sydney takes around 21 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gary Chicago International Airport, Gary, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 21 hours 16 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 • GYY - SYD

Kilometers		14895 km
Statute Miles		9255 miles
Nautical Miles		8037 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 16 minutes

Gary Chicago International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - GYY to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GYY - SYD

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

Location	Local Time
Gary (United States)	2026-05-04, 23:45:06 CDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-05, 14:45:06 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

Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY / KGYY) Gary, United States

Destination

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