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 Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,592 13,747
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,592 13,747
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,592 12,888
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,592 12,888
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,592 17,184
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,592 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.