Victoria to Sydney (Mascot)
13h 08m The flight from Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 10,237 km (6,361 miles) and takes approximately 13h 08m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 124°, passing near 27.4° S, 97.6° 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 | 18h 37m | 19h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 07m | 13h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 22m | 11h 48m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 03m | 12h 28m |
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
| SEZ | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Seychelles International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Victoria | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Seychelles | Australia |
| ICAO | FSIA | YSSY |
| Coordinates | -4.6743, 55.5218 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Victoria to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Victoria (SEZ) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 13h 08m. The great-circle distance is 10,237 km (6,361 miles, 5,527 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 124°.
How far is Victoria from Sydney (Mascot)?
10,237 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,361 miles or 5,527 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 SEZ and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,237 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 13h 08m 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 Victoria
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.