Distance From Mariano Melgar Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Mariano Melgar Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7930 miles or 12761 kilometers or 6886 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 La Joya ( Peru ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Joya and Sydney takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mariano Melgar Airport, La Joya, Peru to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 hours 13 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		12761 km
Statute Miles		7930 miles
Nautical Miles		6886 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Mariano Melgar Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Joya, Peru and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between La Joya, Peru and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between La Joya (Peru) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of La Joya.

Location	Local Time
La Joya (Peru)	2025-12-14, 11:00:36 -05
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-15, 03:00:36 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

Mariano Melgar Airport ( / SPLC) La Joya, Peru

Destination

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