Distance From Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8991 miles or 14469 kilometers or 7808 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 Excelsior ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Excelsior and Sydney takes around 20 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base, Excelsior, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 40 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		14469 km
Statute Miles		8991 miles
Nautical Miles		7808 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 40 minutes

Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

Location of Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Excelsior to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Excelsior, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Excelsior (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Excelsior.

Location	Local Time
Excelsior (United States)	2026-03-21, 22:10:32 CDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-22, 14:10:32 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

Lake Minnewashta Seaplane Base ( / MN02) Excelsior, United States

Destination

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