Australia
United StatesSydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
12,664 km by air, about 16 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Sydney (SYD)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,664 km (7,869 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,061 km |
| Flight time | 16 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
Sydney to Los Angeles by air: flight distance 12,664 km, heading north east from Australia to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 12,061 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 SYD to LAX 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 Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 30th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Sydney: Dubai (12,645 km), Anchorage (12,422 km) and Santiago (11,907 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
12,664 km along the flight path (12,061 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,942 km
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.