Baltimore (BWI) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,788
miles
15,752
kilometers
8,505
nautical miles

🕐 19h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 W (262°)
Direction
🌍 +15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,788 15,661
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,788 15,661
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,788 14,682
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,788 14,682
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,788 19,576
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,788 14,682
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 international flight from United States to Australia requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BWI to SYD route connects Baltimore, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 9,788 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 262° from Baltimore. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves Baltimore, 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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9,788 miles (15,752 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BWI to SYD typically take around 19h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,788 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.