Reykjavík (KEF) to Sydney (SYD)
Flight time
≈ 21h 29m
Bearing
10° N
Reykjavík (KEF) to Sydney (SYD) is 10,344 miles (16,648 km) as the crow flies — the great-circle baseline most distance-based mileage programs credit.
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Route traffic
No carrier has filed nonstop KEF–SYDservice with the US Department of Transportation. That usually means the route is served with a connection, or only by carriers outside the DOT's reporting scope. The distance, map, and airport detail still apply.
The airports
Reykjavík
IS
Keflavik International Airport
Coordinates
63.98°N, 22.61°W
Hemisphere
N · W
Sydney
AU
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Coordinates
33.95°S, 151.18°E
Hemisphere
S · E
Frequently asked
How far is Reykjavík (KEF) from Sydney (SYD)?
KEF to SYD is 10,344 miles (16,648 km / 8,989 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.
How long is the flight from KEF to SYD?
A nonstop covers the 10,344-mile great-circle distance in roughly 21h 29m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.
Is KEF–SYD a nonstop route?
No US DOT nonstop filings were found for KEF–SYD, so it is typically flown with a connection. The great-circle distance above still applies to the direct path.
What mileage do I earn flying KEF–SYD?
Distance-based programs credit off the 10,344-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.
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