Sydney (Mascot) to Abu Dhabi
15h 24m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Zayed International Airport (AUH) covers 12,062 km (7,495 miles) and takes approximately 15h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 288°, passing near 7.1° S, 99.9° 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 | 21h 56m | 22h 21m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 28m | 15h 53m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 24m | 13h 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 11m | 14h 37m |
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
| SYD | AUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Zayed International Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Abu Dhabi |
| Country | Australia | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | YSSY | OMAA |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 24.441, 54.6492 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 88 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Abu Dhabi?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) takes about 15h 24m. The great-circle distance is 12,062 km (7,495 miles, 6,513 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 288°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Abu Dhabi?
12,062 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,495 miles or 6,513 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 SYD and AUH?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,062 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 15h 24m 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 Sydney (Mascot)
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.