Distance From Upiara Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, UPR - SYD Distance

The distance from Upiara Airport (UPR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 1838 miles or 2957 kilometers or 1596 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 Upiara ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Upiara and Sydney takes around 4 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Upiara Airport, Upiara, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 4 hours 13 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 • UPR - SYD

Kilometers		2957 km
Statute Miles		1838 miles
Nautical Miles		1596 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 13 minutes

Upiara Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - UPR to SYD Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Upiara, Papua New Guinea and Sydney, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Upiara, Papua New Guinea and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UPR - SYD

Time difference between Upiara (Papua New Guinea) and Sydney (Australia) is 1 Hours.
Sydney time is 1 Hours ahead of Upiara.

Location	Local Time
Upiara (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 21:28:40 +10
Sydney (Australia)	2026-03-19, 22:28:40 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

Upiara Airport (UPR / AYUR) Upiara, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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