London to Sydney Flights (LGW to SYD)

Route Reference

London to Sydney

LGW

London

⟶

SYD

Sydney

Distance	17,020 km / 10,576 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 20.0 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Europe/London
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Sydney

Airlines Based in United Kingdom or Australia

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

BA British Airways VS Virgin Atlantic U2 easyJet LS Jet2.com BY TUI Airways QF Qantas

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*LGWSYD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair LGWSYD tells you the flight departs London and arrives in Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is London from Sydney?

London (LGW) is approximately 17,020 km (10,576 miles) from Sydney (SYD).

How long is the flight from London to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from LGW to SYD takes roughly 20.0 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between London and Sydney?

London is on Europe/London and Sydney is on Australia/Sydney — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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