Distance From Houghton Lake State Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Houghton Lake State Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9414 miles or 15150 kilometers or 8175 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 Houghton Lake Heights ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houghton Lake Heights and Sydney takes around 21 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Houghton Lake State Airport, Houghton Lake Heights, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 21 hours 38 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		15150 km
Statute Miles		9414 miles
Nautical Miles		8175 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 38 minutes

Houghton Lake State Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Houghton Lake Heights, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Houghton Lake Heights (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Houghton Lake Heights.

Location	Local Time
Houghton Lake Heights (United States)	2026-03-19, 15:43:40 CDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-20, 07:43:40 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

Houghton Lake State Airport ( / 5Y2) Houghton Lake Heights, United States

Destination

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