Sydney to New York Flights (SYD to JFK)

Route Reference

Sydney to New York

SYD

Sydney

⟶

JFK

New York

Distance	16,013 km / 9,950 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 18.8 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Sydney
Destination Time Zone	America/New_York

Airlines Based in Australia or United States

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

AA American Airlines DL Delta Air Lines UA United Airlines WN Southwest Airlines B6 JetBlue Airways AS Alaska Airlines

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*SYDJFK HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from New York?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to New York?

A nonstop flight from SYD to JFK 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 Sydney and New York?

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

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