Vilnius to Sydney (Mascot)
19h 24m The flight from Vilnius International Airport (VNO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 15,285 km (9,498 miles) and takes approximately 19h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 84°, passing near 20.8° N, 107.5° 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 | 27h 47m | 28h 13m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 36m | 20h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 59m | 17h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 59m | 18h 24m |
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
| VNO | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vilnius International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Vilnius | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Lithuania | Australia |
| ICAO | EYVI | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 54.6341, 25.2858 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 648 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vilnius to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Vilnius (VNO) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 19h 24m. The great-circle distance is 15,285 km (9,498 miles, 8,253 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 84°.
How far is Vilnius from Sydney (Mascot)?
15,285 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,498 miles or 8,253 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 VNO and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,285 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 19h 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.
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.