Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,020
miles
12,908
kilometers
6,970
nautical miles

🕐 15h 47m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (246°)
Direction
🌍 +17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,020 12,832
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,020 12,832
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,020 12,030
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,020 12,030
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,020 16,040
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,020 12,030
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 long-haul flight covers 8,020 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SLC to SYD route connects Salt Lake City, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 8,020 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 246° from Salt Lake City. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) serves Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 8,020 miles (12,908 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SLC to SYD typically take around 15h 47m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,020 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.