Distance From Kudat Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, KUD - SYD Distance

The distance from Kudat Airport (KUD) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 3608 miles or 5807 kilometers or 3133 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 Kudat ( Malaysia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

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

Estimated flight time from Kudat Airport, Kudat, 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 • KUD - SYD

Kilometers		5807 km
Statute Miles		3608 miles
Nautical Miles		3133 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 17 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUD - SYD

Time difference between Kudat (Malaysia) and Sydney (Australia) is 2 Hours.
Sydney time is 2 Hours ahead of Kudat.

Location	Local Time
Kudat (Malaysia)	2026-09-13, 18:12:49 +08
Sydney (Australia)	2026-09-13, 20:12:49 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

Kudat Airport (KUD / WBKT) Kudat, Malaysia

Destination

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