Distance From Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, SYD - PHL Distance

The distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 9869 miles or 15882 kilometers or 8570 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 Sydney ( Australia ) to Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Philadelphia takes around 22 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 22 hours 41 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 - PHL

Kilometers		15882 km
Statute Miles		9869 miles
Nautical Miles		8570 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 41 minutes

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - SYD to PHL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Australia and Philadelphia, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYD - PHL

Time difference between Sydney (Australia) and Philadelphia (United States) is 14 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 14 Hours behind Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-20, 22:42:47 AEST
Philadelphia (United States)	2026-06-20, 08:42:47 EDT

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

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

Destination

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) Philadelphia, United States