Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,495
miles
12,061
kilometers
6,513
nautical miles

🕐 14h 47m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (120°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,495 11,992
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,495 11,992
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,495 11,243
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,495 11,243
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,495 14,990
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,495 11,243
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 7,495 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AUH to SYD route connects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,495 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 120° from Abu Dhabi. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,495 miles (12,061 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AUH to SYD typically take around 14h 47m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,495 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.