Los Angeles to Sydney distance
The flight distance from Los Angeles to Sydney is 12,073 km (7,502 miles), about 15 h 36 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 12,073 km
- Miles
- 7,502 mi
- Nautical miles
- 6,519 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 15 h 36 min
- Initial heading
- 241° WSW
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About this route
12,073 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from Los Angeles to Sydney can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Sydney?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Los Angeles to Sydney is about 12,073 km, or 7,502 miles (6,519 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 15 h 36 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is Sydney from Los Angeles?
Leaving Los Angeles, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 241° (WSW).