Distance From Piet Retief Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Piet Retief Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 6694 miles or 10773 kilometers or 5813 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 Piet Retief ( South Africa ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Piet Retief and Sydney takes around 15 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Piet Retief Airport, Piet Retief, South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 15 hours 23 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		10773 km
Statute Miles		6694 miles
Nautical Miles		5813 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 23 minutes

Piet Retief Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Piet Retief, South Africa and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Piet Retief (South Africa) and Sydney (Australia) is 8 Hours.
Sydney time is 8 Hours ahead of Piet Retief.

Location	Local Time
Piet Retief (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 06:04:27 SAST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-26, 14:04:27 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

Piet Retief Airport ( / FAPF) Piet Retief, South Africa

Destination

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