United Kingdom
AustraliaLondon (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route.
17,872 km by air, about 23 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: London (LHR) and Sydney (SYD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
London (LHR)AirSydney (SYD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 17,872 km (11,105 mi) |
| Straight line | 17,021 km |
| Flight time | 23 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route by air
Air cargo from LHR to SYD flies about 17,872 km, north east from London (LHR), United Kingdom to Sydney (SYD), Australia. On a straight great circle the airports are 17,021 km apart.
Flight time is about 23 h 6 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 LHR 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 London to Sydney saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Kingdom into Australia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from London (LHR) in this directory, Sydney (SYD) is the 68th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from London: Melbourne (17,754 km), Santiago (12,236 km) and Singapore (11,427 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD)?
17,872 km along the flight path (17,021 km great circle).
What is the flight time from London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD)?
About 23 h 6 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 London (LHR) 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.