17016 km
Catalog reference distance, not the distance flown by a particular aircraft.
22h 00m
Broad direct-routing estimate, not a current schedule or measured average.
Public Positions
See aircraft associated with this route when public telemetry and route metadata are available.
Source Context
Read observation timestamps and confirm schedule changes with the operating airline.
London to Sydney Route Information
- Origin: London (LHR)
- Destination: Sydney (SYD)
- Distance: 17016 km (10566 miles)
- Flight Time: Approximately 22h 00m
Departure gateway
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Catalog locality: London
- Country code: GB
- ICAO code: EGLL
- Time zone: Europe/London
- Airport elevation: 83 ft
- Airport reference coordinates: 51.4706, -0.4619
This selected gateway is an airport reference point, not the city center or a list of every airport serving the city. The time-zone identifier describes local clock rules; check the date when comparing departure and arrival times. Reference metadata comes from the PocketWorld airport catalog, not a current flight board.
Arrival gateway
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
- Catalog locality: Sydney
- Country code: AU
- ICAO code: YSSY
- Time zone: Australia/Sydney
- Airport elevation: 21 ft
- Airport reference coordinates: -33.9461, 151.1770
This selected gateway is an airport reference point, not the city center or a list of every airport serving the city. The time-zone identifier describes local clock rules; check the date when comparing departure and arrival times. Reference metadata comes from the PocketWorld airport catalog, not a current flight board.
Reading the route map
This reference guide does not contain a route-specific live flight board. The button opens the global map, not a filtered LHR–SYD result. Select an aircraft and check both airport endpoints and the observation timestamp before associating it with this route. Nearby traffic can appear without a confirmed origin or destination, and a missing flight does not mean that it was cancelled.
Schedules and journey times
The distance and duration are broad planning references. Winds, airspace restrictions, aircraft type, airport flow and the filed route can change the actual journey. Confirm schedules, gates, delays and cancellations with the operating airline or airport.
Understanding the London to Sydney route
This reference connects LHR near London with SYD near Sydney. The listed distance of about 17016 km and duration of 22h 00m are planning context, not a live timetable. Actual routing, winds, aircraft type, airspace restrictions and airport flow can change both distance and elapsed time.
The live map shows the latest available public ADS-B positions. Route metadata is not present for every aircraft, so nearby traffic can appear without a confirmed origin or destination. Check the operating airline and airports for schedules, gates, delays and cancellations.
Aviation data sources
Live positions are aggregated from OpenSky Network and community ADS-B providers. Coverage, update intervals and route metadata vary by aircraft and region.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Sydney?
The catalog uses 22h 00m as a broad direct-routing reference. It does not confirm current nonstop service, and actual time varies with routing, winds and airport flow.
How far is Sydney from London?
The flight distance between London and Sydney is 17016 km (10566 miles).
Can PocketWorld show every flight from London to Sydney?
No. It shows aircraft associated with LHR and SYD when public ADS-B observations and route metadata are available.