Vasco da Gama to Sydney (Mascot)
12h 38m The flight from Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 9,835 km (6,111 miles) and takes approximately 12h 38m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 126°, passing near 11.8° S, 109.1° 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 | 17h 53m | 18h 18m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 37m | 13h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 56m | 11h 21m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 34m | 11h 59m |
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
| GOI | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Goa Dabolim International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Vasco da Gama | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | India | Australia |
| ICAO | VOGO | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 15.3801, 73.8333 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 150 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vasco da Gama to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Vasco da Gama (GOI) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 12h 38m. The great-circle distance is 9,835 km (6,111 miles, 5,310 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 126°.
How far is Vasco da Gama from Sydney (Mascot)?
9,835 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,111 miles or 5,310 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 GOI and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,835 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 38m 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 Vasco da Gama
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.