Distance From Vancouver International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, YVR - SYD Distance

The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7768 miles or 12501 kilometers or 6746 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 Vancouver ( Canada ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vancouver and Sydney takes around 17 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, Canada to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 51 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 • YVR - SYD

Kilometers		12501 km
Statute Miles		7768 miles
Nautical Miles		6746 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 51 minutes

Vancouver International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - YVR to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Vancouver, Canada and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YVR - SYD

Time difference between Vancouver (Canada) and Sydney (Australia) is 19 Hours.
Sydney time is 19 Hours ahead of Vancouver.

Location	Local Time
Vancouver (Canada)	2025-12-16, 09:42:33 PST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 04:42:33 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

Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) Vancouver, Canada

Destination

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