Distance From Maiduguri International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, MIU - SYD Distance

The distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9395 miles or 15119 kilometers or 8158 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 Maiduguri ( Nigeria ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maiduguri and Sydney takes around 21 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maiduguri International Airport, Maiduguri, Nigeria to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 21 hours 35 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 • MIU - SYD

Kilometers		15119 km
Statute Miles		9395 miles
Nautical Miles		8158 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 35 minutes

Maiduguri International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - MIU to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Maiduguri, Nigeria and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MIU - SYD

Time difference between Maiduguri (Nigeria) and Sydney (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Sydney time is 9 Hours ahead of Maiduguri.

Location	Local Time
Maiduguri (Nigeria)	2026-09-11, 20:26:12 WAT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-09-12, 05:26:12 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

Maiduguri International Airport (MIU / DNMA) Maiduguri, Nigeria

Destination

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