Tampa to Sydney (Mascot)
18h 56m The flight from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 14,908 km (9,264 miles) and takes approximately 18h 56m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 249°, passing near 6.6° S, 142.1° 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 06m | 27h 32m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 07m | 19h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 34m | 16h 59m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 32m | 17h 58m |
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
| TPA | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tampa International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Tampa | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| ICAO | KTPA | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 27.9755, -82.5332 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 26 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Tampa to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Tampa (TPA) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 18h 56m. The great-circle distance is 14,908 km (9,264 miles, 8,050 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 249°.
How far is Tampa from Sydney (Mascot)?
14,908 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,264 miles or 8,050 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 TPA and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,908 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 18h 56m 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.