Distance From Papa Kilo Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Papa Kilo Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8570 miles or 13792 kilometers or 7442 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 Uvita ( Costa Rica ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Uvita and Sydney takes around 19 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Papa Kilo Airport, Uvita, Costa Rica to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 19 hours 42 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		13792 km
Statute Miles		8570 miles
Nautical Miles		7442 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 42 minutes

Papa Kilo Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Uvita, Costa Rica and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Uvita, Costa Rica and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Uvita (Costa Rica) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Uvita.

Location	Local Time
Uvita (Costa Rica)	2026-06-18, 21:24:11 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-19, 13:24:11 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

Papa Kilo Airport ( / MRPK) Uvita, Costa Rica

Destination

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