Distance From Kalengwa Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Kalengwa Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7617 miles or 12258 kilometers or 6615 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 Kalengwa ( Zambia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kalengwa and Sydney takes around 17 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kalengwa Airport, Kalengwa, Zambia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 30 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		12258 km
Statute Miles		7617 miles
Nautical Miles		6615 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 30 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kalengwa, Zambia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Kalengwa (Zambia) and Sydney (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Sydney time is 9 Hours ahead of Kalengwa.

Location	Local Time
Kalengwa (Zambia)	2025-12-17, 08:59:56 CAT
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 17:59:56 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

Kalengwa Airport ( / FLKG) Kalengwa, Zambia

Destination

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