Distance From Lester Field to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Lester Field () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8941 miles or 14389 kilometers or 7765 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 Inverness ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Inverness and Sydney takes around 20 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lester Field, Inverness, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 33 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		14389 km
Statute Miles		8941 miles
Nautical Miles		7765 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 33 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Inverness (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Sydney time is 17 Hours ahead of Inverness.

Location	Local Time
Inverness (United States)	2025-12-13, 15:54:28 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-14, 08:54:28 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

Lester Field ( / MS21) Inverness, United States

Destination

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