Distance From Perth International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, PER - SYD Distance

The distance from Perth International Airport (PER) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 2037 miles or 3278 kilometers or 1769 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 Perth ( Australia ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Perth and Sydney takes around 4 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Perth International Airport, Perth, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 4 hours 40 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 • PER - SYD

Kilometers		3278 km
Statute Miles		2037 miles
Nautical Miles		1769 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 40 minutes

Perth International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - PER to SYD Flight Path

Location of Perth International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Perth, Australia and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PER - SYD

Time difference between Perth (Australia) and Sydney (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Sydney time is 3 Hours ahead of Perth.

Location	Local Time
Perth (Australia)	2025-12-15, 02:12:06 AWST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-15, 05:12:06 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

Perth International Airport (PER / YPPH) Perth, Australia

Destination

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