Distance From Rapid City Regional Airport to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, RAP - YQY Distance

The distance from Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) is 2077 miles or 3343 kilometers or 1804 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 Rapid City ( United States ) to Sydney ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid City and Sydney takes around 4 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City, United States to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport, Sydney, Canada is 4 hours 46 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 • RAP - YQY

Kilometers		3343 km
Statute Miles		2077 miles
Nautical Miles		1804 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 46 minutes

Rapid City Regional Airport to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport Flight Route Map - RAP to YQY Flight Path

Location of Rapid City Regional Airport & Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rapid City to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rapid City, United States and Sydney, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAP - YQY

Time difference between Rapid City (United States) and Sydney (Canada) is 2 Hours.
Sydney time is 2 Hours ahead of Rapid City.

Location	Local Time
Rapid City (United States)	2026-02-27, 17:09:48 CST
Sydney (Canada)	2026-02-27, 19:09:48 AST

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

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP / KRAP) Rapid City, United States

Destination

Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY / CYQY) Sydney, Canada