West Lafayette (LAF) to Sydney (SYD)
Flight time
≈ 19h 20m
Bearing
259° W
West Lafayette (LAF) to Sydney (SYD) is 9,264 miles (14,909 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 LAF–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
West Lafayette
US
Purdue University Airport
Coordinates
40.41°N, 86.94°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 West Lafayette (LAF) from Sydney (SYD)?
LAF to SYD is 9,264 miles (14,909 km / 8,050 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.
How long is the flight from LAF to SYD?
A nonstop covers the 9,264-mile great-circle distance in roughly 19h 20m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.
Is LAF–SYD a nonstop route?
No US DOT nonstop filings were found for LAF–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 LAF–SYD?
Distance-based programs credit off the 9,264-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.
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