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Route Reference

New York to Sydney

JFK
New York
SYD
Sydney
Distance16,013 km / 9,950 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 18.8 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Destination Time ZoneAustralia/Sydney

Airlines Based in United States or Australia

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*JFKSYD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair JFKSYD tells you the flight departs New York and arrives in Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from Sydney?

New York (JFK) is approximately 16,013 km (9,950 miles) from Sydney (SYD).

How long is the flight from New York to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from JFK to SYD takes roughly 18.8 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between New York and Sydney?

New York is on America/New_York and Sydney is on Australia/Sydney — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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