Distance From River Acres Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from River Acres Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8913 miles or 14344 kilometers or 7740 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 Heber Springs ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Heber Springs and Sydney takes around 20 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from River Acres Airport, Heber Springs, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 29 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		14344 km
Statute Miles		8913 miles
Nautical Miles		7740 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 29 minutes

River Acres Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Heber Springs, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Heber Springs (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 16 Hours.
Sydney time is 16 Hours ahead of Heber Springs.

Location	Local Time
Heber Springs (United States)	2025-12-15, 05:13:42 EST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-15, 21:13:42 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

River Acres Airport ( / 3AR8) Heber Springs, United States

Destination

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