Distance From Grímsstaðir Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Grímsstaðir Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 10185 miles or 16392 kilometers or 8845 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 Grímsstaðir ( Iceland ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grímsstaðir and Sydney takes around 23 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grímsstaðir Airport, Grímsstaðir, Iceland to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 23 hours 25 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		16392 km
Statute Miles		10185 miles
Nautical Miles		8845 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 25 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Grímsstaðir, Iceland and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Grímsstaðir (Iceland) and Sydney (Australia) is 11 Hours.
Sydney time is 11 Hours ahead of Grímsstaðir.

Location	Local Time
Grímsstaðir (Iceland)	2026-03-18, 13:07:38 GMT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-19, 00:07:38 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

Grímsstaðir Airport ( / BIGS) Grímsstaðir, Iceland

Destination

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