Distance From The Eastern Iowa Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, CID - SYD Distance

The distance from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9042 miles or 14551 kilometers or 7852 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 Cedar Rapids ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cedar Rapids and Sydney takes around 20 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from The Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 47 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 • CID - SYD

Kilometers		14551 km
Statute Miles		9042 miles
Nautical Miles		7852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 47 minutes

The Eastern Iowa Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - CID to SYD Flight Path

Location of The Eastern Iowa Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cedar Rapids to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Cedar Rapids, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CID - SYD

Time difference between Cedar Rapids (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 17 Hours.
Sydney time is 17 Hours ahead of Cedar Rapids.

Location	Local Time
Cedar Rapids (United States)	2026-02-02, 01:54:52 CST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-02-02, 18:54:52 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

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID / KCID) Cedar Rapids, United States

Destination

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