Distance From Griffith Field to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Griffith Field () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8652 miles or 13923 kilometers or 7513 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 Downs ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Downs and Sydney takes around 19 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Griffith Field, Downs, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 19 hours 53 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		13923 km
Statute Miles		8652 miles
Nautical Miles		7513 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 53 minutes

Griffith Field to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

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

Location	Local Time
Downs (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:35:46 MST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 01:35:46 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

Griffith Field ( / 65KS) Downs, United States

Destination

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