United Arab Emirates
AustraliaAbu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route.
12,665 km by air, about 16 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sydney (SYD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Abu Dhabi (AUH)AirSydney (SYD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,665 km (7,870 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,062 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route by air
Abu Dhabi to Sydney by air: flight distance 12,665 km, heading south east from the United Arab Emirates to Australia. The shortest line over the globe is 12,062 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 16 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for AUH to SYD this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Abu Dhabi to Sydney saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Arab Emirates into Australia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Abu Dhabi (AUH) in this directory, Sydney (SYD) is the 54th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Abu Dhabi: Louisville (12,516 km), Vancouver (12,416 km) and Cincinnati (12,375 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD)?
12,665 km along the flight path (12,062 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD)?
About 16 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.