Sydney to London Flights (SYD to LHR)

Route Reference

Sydney to London

SYD

Sydney

⟶

LHR

London

Distance	17,020 km / 10,575 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 20.0 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Australia/Sydney
Destination Time Zone	Europe/London

Airlines Based in Australia or United Kingdom

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*SYDLHR HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from London?

Sydney (SYD) is approximately 17,020 km (10,575 miles) from London (LHR).

How long is the flight from Sydney to London?

A nonstop flight from SYD to LHR 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 Sydney and London?

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

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