Distance From Thomson-McDuffie County Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Thomson-McDuffie County Airport () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 9389 miles or 15109 kilometers or 8153 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 Thomson ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thomson and Sydney takes around 21 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thomson-McDuffie County Airport, Thomson, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 21 hours 35 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		15109 km
Statute Miles		9389 miles
Nautical Miles		8153 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 35 minutes

Thomson-McDuffie County Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Thomson (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 14 Hours.
Sydney time is 14 Hours ahead of Thomson.

Location	Local Time
Thomson (United States)	2026-09-17, 16:39:56 EDT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-09-18, 06:39:56 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

Thomson-McDuffie County Airport ( / KHQU) Thomson, United States

Destination

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