Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,494
miles
12,061
kilometers
6,512
nautical miles

🕐 14h 46m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (241°)
Direction
🌍 +18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,494 11,990
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,494 11,990
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,494 11,241
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,494 11,241
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,494 14,988
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,494 11,241
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?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Sydney earns you 14,988 base miles - that's 60% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to SYD route connects Los Angeles, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,494 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 241° from Los Angeles. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,494 miles (12,061 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to SYD typically take around 14h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,494 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.