Distance From Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, HAM - SYD Distance

The distance from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 10116 miles or 16279 kilometers or 8784 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 Hamburg ( Germany ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hamburg and Sydney takes around 23 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, Hamburg, Germany to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 23 hours 15 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 • HAM - SYD

Kilometers		16279 km
Statute Miles		10116 miles
Nautical Miles		8784 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 15 minutes

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - HAM to SYD Flight Path

Location of Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Hamburg, Germany and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HAM - SYD

Time difference between Hamburg (Germany) and Sydney (Australia) is 10 Hours.
Sydney time is 10 Hours ahead of Hamburg.

Location	Local Time
Hamburg (Germany)	2026-03-15, 15:21:34 CET
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-16, 01:21:34 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

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM / EDDH) Hamburg, Germany

Destination

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