Baku to Sydney (Mascot)
16h 51m The flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 13,228 km (8,220 miles) and takes approximately 16h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 112°, passing near 5.1° N, 103.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 24h 03m | 24h 28m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 58m | 17h 23m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 42m | 15h 07m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 34m | 15h 59m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| GYD | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Heydar Aliyev International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Baku | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Azerbaijan | Australia |
| ICAO | UBBB | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 40.4728, 50.0509 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Baku to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Baku (GYD) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 16h 51m. The great-circle distance is 13,228 km (8,220 miles, 7,143 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 112°.
How far is Baku from Sydney (Mascot)?
13,228 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,220 miles or 7,143 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between GYD and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,228 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 51m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.