Distance From Vredendal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, VRE - SYD Distance

The distance from Vredendal Airport (VRE) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 6957 miles or 11196 kilometers or 6041 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 Vredendal ( South Africa ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vredendal and Sydney takes around 15 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vredendal Airport, Vredendal, South Africa to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 15 hours 59 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 • VRE - SYD

Kilometers		11196 km
Statute Miles		6957 miles
Nautical Miles		6041 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 59 minutes

Vredendal Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - VRE to SYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Vredendal, South Africa and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VRE - SYD

Time difference between Vredendal (South Africa) and Sydney (Australia) is 8 Hours.
Sydney time is 8 Hours ahead of Vredendal.

Location	Local Time
Vredendal (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 03:47:51 SAST
Sydney (Australia)	2026-07-25, 11:47:51 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

Vredendal Airport (VRE / FAVR) Vredendal, South Africa

Destination

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