Distance From London Gatwick Airport to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, LGW - YQY Distance

The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) is 2678 miles or 4309 kilometers or 2325 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 London ( United Kingdom ) to Sydney ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Sydney takes around 6 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, Sydney, Canada is 6 hours 9 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 • LGW - YQY

Kilometers		4309 km
Statute Miles		2678 miles
Nautical Miles		2325 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 9 minutes

London Gatwick Airport to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to YQY Flight Path

Location of London Gatwick Airport & Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Sydney, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGW - YQY

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Sydney (Canada) is 4 Hours.
Sydney time is 4 Hours behind London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-07-21, 08:07:20 BST
Sydney (Canada)	2026-07-21, 04:07:20 ADT

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

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY / CYQY) Sydney, Canada