Distance From Vailala Airstrip to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

The distance from Vailala Airstrip () to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 1845 miles or 2969 kilometers or 1602 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 Hepa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hepa and Sydney takes around 4 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vailala Airstrip, Hepa, Papua New Guinea to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 4 hours 14 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		2969 km
Statute Miles		1845 miles
Nautical Miles		1602 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 14 minutes

Vailala Airstrip to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - to SYD Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SYD

Time difference between Hepa (Papua New Guinea) and Sydney (Australia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Hepa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-09-12, 19:18:02 +10
Sydney (Australia)	2026-09-12, 19:18:02 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

Vailala Airstrip ( / AYVA) Hepa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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