Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, RKZ - SYD Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 5952 miles or 9579 kilometers or 5169 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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Sydney takes around 13 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 13 hours 41 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 • RKZ - SYD

Kilometers		9579 km
Statute Miles		5952 miles
Nautical Miles		5169 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 41 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to SYD Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - SYD

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and Sydney (Australia) is 4 Hours.
Sydney time is 4 Hours ahead of Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-04-29, 17:37:35 +06
Sydney (Australia)	2026-04-29, 21:37:35 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

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

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