Distance From Makemo Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, MKP - SYD Distance

The distance from Makemo Airport (MKP) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 4176 miles or 6721 kilometers or 3627 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 Makemo ( French Polynesia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makemo and Sydney takes around 9 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makemo Airport, Makemo, French Polynesia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 9 hours 36 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 • MKP - SYD

Kilometers		6721 km
Statute Miles		4176 miles
Nautical Miles		3627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 36 minutes

Makemo Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - MKP to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Makemo, French Polynesia and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Makemo, French Polynesia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKP - SYD

Time difference between Makemo (French Polynesia) and Sydney (Australia) is 20 Hours.
Sydney time is 20 Hours ahead of Makemo.

Location	Local Time
Makemo (French Polynesia)	2026-09-13, 04:45:52 -10
Sydney (Australia)	2026-09-14, 00:45:52 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

Makemo Airport (MKP / NTGM) Makemo, French Polynesia

Destination

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