Distance From Imperial Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, IML - SYD Distance

The distance from Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8520 miles or 13712 kilometers or 7399 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 Imperial ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Imperial and Sydney takes around 19 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Imperial Municipal Airport, Imperial, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 19 hours 35 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 • IML - SYD

Kilometers		13712 km
Statute Miles		8520 miles
Nautical Miles		7399 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 35 minutes

Imperial Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - IML to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • IML - SYD

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

Location	Local Time
Imperial (United States)	2026-06-23, 16:56:07 MDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-24, 08:56:07 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

Imperial Municipal Airport (IML / KIML) Imperial, United States

Destination

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