London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,576
miles
17,021
kilometers
9,190
nautical miles

🕐 20h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (60°)
Direction
🌍 +10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
10,576 16,922
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
10,576 16,922
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
10,576 15,864
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
10,576 15,864
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
10,576 21,152
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
10,576 15,864
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 London and Sydney earns you 21,152 base miles - that's 85% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to SYD route connects London, United Kingdom with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 10,576 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 60° from London. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 10,576 miles (17,021 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to SYD typically take around 20h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 10,576 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.