Distance From Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, LYO - SYD Distance

The distance from Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8645 miles or 13913 kilometers or 7507 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 Lyons ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyons and Sydney takes around 19 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport, Lyons, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 19 hours 52 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 • LYO - SYD

Kilometers		13913 km
Statute Miles		8645 miles
Nautical Miles		7507 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 52 minutes

Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - LYO to SYD Flight Path

Location of Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lyons, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LYO - SYD

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

Location	Local Time
Lyons (United States)	2026-08-07, 23:54:46 MDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-08-08, 15:54:46 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

Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO / KLYO) Lyons, United States

Destination

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