Distance From Méndez Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, MZD - SYD Distance

The distance from Méndez Airport (MZD) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8344 miles or 13429 kilometers or 7246 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 Santiago de Méndez ( Ecuador ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago de Méndez and Sydney takes around 19 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Méndez Airport, Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 19 hours 11 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 • MZD - SYD

Kilometers		13429 km
Statute Miles		8344 miles
Nautical Miles		7246 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 11 minutes

Méndez Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - MZD to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MZD - SYD

Time difference between Santiago de Méndez (Ecuador) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Santiago de Méndez.

Location	Local Time
Santiago de Méndez (Ecuador)	2025-12-15, 14:03:06 -05
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 06:03:06 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

Méndez Airport (MZD / ) Santiago de Méndez, Ecuador

Destination

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