Distance From Richmond Plantation Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Richmond Plantation Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8774 miles or 14121 kilometers or 7620 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 Forest Hill ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Forest Hill and Sydney takes around 20 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richmond Plantation Airport, Forest Hill, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 10 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		14121 km
Statute Miles		8774 miles
Nautical Miles		7620 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 10 minutes

Richmond Plantation Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Forest Hill, United States and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Forest Hill, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Forest Hill (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 15 Hours.
Sydney time is 15 Hours ahead of Forest Hill.

Location	Local Time
Forest Hill (United States)	2026-06-22, 05:41:13 CDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-22, 20:41:13 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

Richmond Plantation Airport ( / 07LA) Forest Hill, United States

Destination

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