Distance From Rafaela Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, RAF - SYD Distance

The distance from Rafaela Airport (RAF) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7453 miles or 11994 kilometers or 6472 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 Rafaela ( Argentina ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rafaela and Sydney takes around 17 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rafaela Airport, Rafaela, Argentina to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 8 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 • RAF - SYD

Kilometers		11994 km
Statute Miles		7453 miles
Nautical Miles		6472 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 8 minutes

Rafaela Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - RAF to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rafaela, Argentina and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rafaela, Argentina and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAF - SYD

Time difference between Rafaela (Argentina) and Sydney (Australia) is 13 Hours.
Sydney time is 13 Hours ahead of Rafaela.

Location	Local Time
Rafaela (Argentina)	2026-04-30, 13:15:02 -03
Sydney (Australia)	2026-05-01, 02:15:02 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

Rafaela Airport (RAF / SAFR) Rafaela, Argentina

Destination

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