Atlanta (ATL) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,285
miles
14,943
kilometers
8,069
nautical miles

🕐 18h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 W (253°)
Direction
🌍 +15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,285 14,856
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,285 14,856
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,285 13,928
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,285 13,928
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,285 18,570
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,285 13,928
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 9,285 miles across 19 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to SYD route connects Atlanta, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,285 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 253° from Atlanta. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9,285 miles (14,943 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to SYD typically take around 18h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,285 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.