Hamburg to Sydney (Mascot)
20h 39m The flight from Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 16,279 km (10,116 miles) and takes approximately 20h 39m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 70°, passing near 25.3° N, 105.9° 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 | 29h 36m | 30h 01m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 20h 52m | 21h 17m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 05m | 18h 30m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 09m | 19h 34m |
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
| HAM | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Hamburg | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Germany | Australia |
| ICAO | EDDH | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 53.6304, 9.9882 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 53 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 20h 39m. The great-circle distance is 16,279 km (10,116 miles, 8,790 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 70°.
How far is Hamburg from Sydney (Mascot)?
16,279 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,116 miles or 8,790 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 HAM and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,279 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 20h 39m 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.