Distance From San Carlos Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from San Carlos Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7882 miles or 12684 kilometers or 6845 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 San Carlos ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Carlos and Sydney takes around 18 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Carlos Airport, San Carlos, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 hours 7 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		12684 km
Statute Miles		7882 miles
Nautical Miles		6845 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 7 minutes

San Carlos Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San Carlos, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between San Carlos (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Sydney time is 18 Hours ahead of San Carlos.

Location	Local Time
San Carlos (United States)	2025-12-13, 11:54:35 MST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-14, 05:54:35 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

San Carlos Airport ( / ) San Carlos, United States

Destination

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