Oakland (OAK) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,436
miles
11,967
kilometers
6,462
nautical miles

🕐 14h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (240°)
Direction
🌍 +18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,436 11,898
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,436 11,898
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,436 11,154
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,436 11,154
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,436 14,872
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,436 11,154
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

Calculate Another Route

💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Oakland and Sydney follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The OAK to SYD route connects Oakland, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,436 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 240° from Oakland. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, 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 Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,436 miles (11,967 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from OAK to SYD typically take around 14h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,436 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.