Distance From Kaintiba Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, KZF - SYD Distance

The distance from Kaintiba Airport (KZF) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 1857 miles or 2988 kilometers or 1613 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 Kaintiba ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kaintiba and Sydney takes around 4 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kaintiba Airport, Kaintiba, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 4 hours 16 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 • KZF - SYD

Kilometers		2988 km
Statute Miles		1857 miles
Nautical Miles		1613 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 16 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kaintiba, Papua New Guinea and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KZF - SYD

Time difference between Kaintiba (Papua New Guinea) and Sydney (Australia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Kaintiba (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-01, 20:13:39 +10
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-01, 20:13:39 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

Kaintiba Airport (KZF / AYKT) Kaintiba, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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