Australia
United StatesSydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH) shipping route.
14,528 km by air, about 18 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Sydney (SYD) and Houston (IAH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Sydney (SYD)AirHouston (IAH)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 Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH) shipping route by air
Air cargo from SYD to IAH flies about 14,528 km, east from Sydney (SYD), Australia to Houston (IAH), United States. On a straight great circle the airports are 13,836 km apart.
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 SYD to IAH 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 Houston saves money. The shipment crosses from Australia into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Sydney (SYD) in this directory, Houston (IAH) is the 44th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Sydney: Dallas (14,499 km), Campinas (14,062 km) and Sao Paulo (14,036 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)?
14,528 km along the flight path (13,836 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH)?
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 Houston (IAH) 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.