Distance From London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, LGW - SYD Distance

The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 10577 miles or 17021 kilometers or 9185 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 ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Sydney takes around 24 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 24 hours 18 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 - SYD

Kilometers		17021 km
Statute Miles		10577 miles
Nautical Miles		9185 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 18 minutes

London Gatwick Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to SYD Flight Path

Location of London Gatwick Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International 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, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGW - SYD

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Sydney (Australia) is 11 Hours.
Sydney time is 11 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 15:49:08 GMT
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-15, 02:49:08 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

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

Destination

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