Bengaluru to Sydney (Mascot)
12h 02m The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 9,355 km (5,813 miles) and takes approximately 12h 02m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 127°, passing near 12.8° S, 111.0° 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 | 17h 01m | 17h 26m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 00m | 12h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 24m | 10h 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 00m | 11h 26m |
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
| BLR | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Bengaluru | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | India | Australia |
| ICAO | VOBL | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 13.1979, 77.7063 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 3,000 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Bengaluru to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Bengaluru (BLR) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 12h 02m. The great-circle distance is 9,355 km (5,813 miles, 5,051 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 127°.
How far is Bengaluru from Sydney (Mascot)?
9,355 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,813 miles or 5,051 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 BLR and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,355 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 02m 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.