Charlotte to Sydney (Mascot)
19h 25m The flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 15,298 km (9,505 miles) and takes approximately 19h 25m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 256°, passing near 1.4° N, 145.8° W 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 | 27h 49m | 28h 14m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 37m | 20h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 17h 00m | 17h 25m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 18h 00m | 18h 25m |
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
| CLT | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Charlotte | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| ICAO | KCLT | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 35.214, -80.9431 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 19h 25m. The great-circle distance is 15,298 km (9,505 miles, 8,260 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 256°.
How far is Charlotte from Sydney (Mascot)?
15,298 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,505 miles or 8,260 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 CLT and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,298 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 25m 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.
Other routes from Charlotte
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.