Australia
United Arab EmiratesSydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route.
12,665 km by air, about 16 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Sydney (SYD) and Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Sydney (SYD)AirAbu Dhabi (AUH)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 Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route by air
Air cargo from SYD to AUH flies about 12,665 km, west from Sydney (SYD), Australia to Abu Dhabi (AUH), United Arab Emirates. On a straight great circle the airports are 12,062 km apart.
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 SYD to AUH 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 Sydney to Abu Dhabi saves money. The shipment crosses from Australia into the United Arab Emirates, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Sydney (SYD) in this directory, Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the 31st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Sydney: Los Angeles (12,664 km), Dubai (12,645 km) and Anchorage (12,422 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
12,665 km along the flight path (12,062 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Sydney (SYD) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD) 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.