United States
AustraliaHouston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route.
14,528 km by air, about 18 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Houston (IAH) and Sydney (SYD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Houston (IAH)AirSydney (SYD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,528 km (9,027 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,836 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 14,528 km (7,844 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,836 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 18 h 54 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 IAH 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 Houston to Sydney saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Australia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Houston (IAH) in this directory, Sydney (SYD) is the 57th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Houston: Addis Ababa (14,149 km), Delhi (14,129 km) and Hong Kong (14,083 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)?
14,528 km along the flight path (13,836 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Houston (IAH) to Sydney (SYD)?
About 18 h 54 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 Houston (IAH) 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.