Distance From Madigan Army Medical Center Heliport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Madigan Army Medical Center Heliport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7729 miles or 12438 kilometers or 6712 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 Joint Base Lewis-McChord ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Sydney takes around 17 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Madigan Army Medical Center Heliport, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 46 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		12438 km
Statute Miles		7729 miles
Nautical Miles		6712 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 46 minutes

Madigan Army Medical Center Heliport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

Location of Madigan Army Medical Center Heliport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Joint Base Lewis-McChord, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Joint Base Lewis-McChord (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Location	Local Time
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (United States)	2026-05-07, 07:40:02 MDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-07, 23:40:02 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

Madigan Army Medical Center Heliport ( / 1WA8) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, United States

Destination

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