Distance From Riverside Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, LLE - SYD Distance

The distance from Riverside Airport (LLE) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 6736 miles or 10840 kilometers or 5849 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 Malelane ( South Africa ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malelane and Sydney takes around 15 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riverside Airport, Malelane, South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 15 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 • LLE - SYD

Kilometers		10840 km
Statute Miles		6736 miles
Nautical Miles		5849 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 29 minutes

Riverside Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - LLE to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malelane, South Africa and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Malelane, South Africa and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LLE - SYD

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

Location	Local Time
Malelane (South Africa)	2026-07-30, 14:18:35 SAST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-07-30, 22:18:35 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

Riverside Airport (LLE / FAMN) Malelane, South Africa

Destination

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