Distance From Mendi Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, NDM - SYD Distance

The distance from Mendi Airport (NDM) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8085 miles or 13010 kilometers or 7021 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 Mendi ( Ethiopia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mendi and Sydney takes around 18 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mendi Airport, Mendi, Ethiopia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 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 • NDM - SYD

Kilometers		13010 km
Statute Miles		8085 miles
Nautical Miles		7021 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 35 minutes

Mendi Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - NDM to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mendi, Ethiopia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NDM - SYD

Time difference between Mendi (Ethiopia) and Sydney (Australia) is 7 Hours.
Sydney time is 7 Hours ahead of Mendi.

Location	Local Time
Mendi (Ethiopia)	2026-07-30, 14:40:11 EAT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-07-30, 21:40:11 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

Mendi Airport (NDM / HAMN) Mendi, Ethiopia

Destination

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