London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD)
Flight time
≈ 21h 57m
Bearing
60° NE
London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) is 10,576 miles (17,021 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 LHR–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
London
GB
London Heathrow Airport
Coordinates
51.47°N, 0.46°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 London (LHR) from Sydney (SYD)?
LHR to SYD is 10,576 miles (17,021 km / 9,190 nautical miles) measured great-circle — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.
How long is the flight from LHR to SYD?
A nonstop covers the 10,576-mile great-circle distance in roughly 21h 57m of block time, before winds. Actual schedules vary a few percent by direction and aircraft.
Is LHR–SYD a nonstop route?
No US DOT nonstop filings were found for LHR–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 LHR–SYD?
Distance-based programs credit off the 10,576-mile great-circle figure, then apply your fare-class earning rate. Revenue-based programs credit off the fare instead.
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