New York to Sydney Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from New York to Sydney, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from New York to Sydney?
New York
Depart
Arrive
Sydney

Average flight time is 19 hours 29 minutes

The fastest flight time from New York to Sydney is 19 hours 29 minutes

New York to Sydney flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 19 hours 29 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from New York to Sydney is 19 hours 29 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from New York to Sydney is 9,935 miles / 15,988 km

New York airports

New York has 3 airports: New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

If you don't fancy flying from New York there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Sydney: White Plains Westchester County Airport (HPN), Islip Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN), Allentown Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Sydney airports

Sydney has 1 airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

If you don't fancy flying from Sydney there are a number of airports nearby that fly to New York: Newcastle Airport (NTL), Canberra International Airport (CBR), Parkes Airport (PKE), Dubbo City Airport (DBO), Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and New York to Australia.

New York & Sydney local times and timezones

New York
EST -05:00
AEST +10:00
Sydney
New York, United States is 15 hours behind of Sydney, Australia

Before you travel to Sydney

Make sure you get the cheapest travel money rates, or choose a prepaid travel card for your trip.
If you regularly send money overseas, take a look at our international money transfer comparison to see if you could save on your transfers.

New York to Sydney FAQs

How long does it take to fly from New York to Sydney?

On average, the flight time from New York to Sydney is 19 hours 29 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from New York to Sydney could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between New York and Sydney?

The distance between New York and Sydney is 9,935 miles or 15,988 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from New York to Sydney?

The shortest flight time from New York to Sydney is 19 hours 29 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from New York to Sydney?

The average flight time from New York to Sydney is 19 hours 29 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between New York and Sydney?

The time zone difference between New York and Sydney is -15 hours.