Vancouver to Sydney (Mascot)
15h 57m The flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 12,501 km (7,768 miles) and takes approximately 15h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 243°, passing near 10.3° N, 172.3° 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 | 22h 44m | 23h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 02m | 16h 27m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 53m | 14h 19m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 42m | 15h 08m |
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
| YVR | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vancouver International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Vancouver | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Canada | Australia |
| ICAO | CYVR | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 49.1939, -123.184 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 15h 57m. The great-circle distance is 12,501 km (7,768 miles, 6,750 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 243°.
How far is Vancouver from Sydney (Mascot)?
12,501 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,768 miles or 6,750 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 YVR and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,501 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 57m 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 Vancouver
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.