Distance From Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, YKM - SYD Distance

The distance from Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7798 miles or 12549 kilometers or 6771 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 Yakima ( United States ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yakima and Sydney takes around 17 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field, Yakima, United States to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 17 hours 55 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 • YKM - SYD

Kilometers		12549 km
Statute Miles		7798 miles
Nautical Miles		6771 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 55 minutes

Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - YKM to SYD Flight Path

Location of Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Yakima, United States and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YKM - SYD

Time difference between Yakima (United States) and Sydney (Australia) is 18 Hours.
Sydney time is 18 Hours ahead of Yakima.

Location	Local Time
Yakima (United States)	2025-12-14, 06:40:40 MST
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-15, 00:40:40 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

Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM / KYKM) Yakima, United States

Destination

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