Distance From Kangding Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, KGT - SYD Distance

The distance from Kangding Airport (KGT) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 5478 miles or 8815 kilometers or 4757 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 Garzê (Kangding) ( China ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Garzê (Kangding) and Sydney takes around 12 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kangding Airport, Garzê (Kangding), China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 12 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 • KGT - SYD

Kilometers		8815 km
Statute Miles		5478 miles
Nautical Miles		4757 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 35 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Garzê (Kangding), China and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Garzê (Kangding), China and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGT - SYD

Time difference between Garzê (Kangding) (China) and Sydney (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Sydney time is 3 Hours ahead of Garzê (Kangding).

Location	Local Time
Garzê (Kangding) (China)	2025-12-15, 22:31:12 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 01:31:12 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

Kangding Airport (KGT / ZUKD) Garzê (Kangding), China

Destination

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