Houston (HOU) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,592

miles

13,827

kilometers

7,466

nautical miles

🕐 16h 52m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (247°)

Direction

🌍 +16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,592	+5,155	13,747 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,592	+5,155	13,747 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,592	+4,296	12,888 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,592	+4,296	12,888 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,592	+8,592	17,184 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,592	+4,296	12,888 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 HOU to SYD route connects Houston, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 8,592 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 SW bearing of 247° from Houston. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, 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 William P Hobby Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 8,592 miles (13,827 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to SYD typically take around 16h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,592 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.