Distance From Kuching International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, KCH - SYD Distance

The distance from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 3606 miles or 5804 kilometers or 3132 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 Kuching ( Malaysia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuching and Sydney takes around 8 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport, Kuching, Malaysia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 8 hours 17 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 • KCH - SYD

Kilometers		5804 km
Statute Miles		3606 miles
Nautical Miles		3132 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 17 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kuching, Malaysia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KCH - SYD

Time difference between Kuching (Malaysia) and Sydney (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Sydney time is 3 Hours ahead of Kuching.

Location	Local Time
Kuching (Malaysia)	2025-12-17, 03:00:16 +08
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 06:00:16 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

Kuching International Airport (KCH / WBGG) Kuching, Malaysia

Destination

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