Adelaide to Sydney flights
Sydney lies 1,162 km (722 mi) east of Adelaide, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Adelaide | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 5.6 million |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | ADL, 6 km out | SYD, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 5000–5839 | 1001–2001 |
Clocks in Sydney are 30 min ahead of Adelaide right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 2 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Adelaide
Adelaide is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Adelaide International Airport (ADL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,999 ft | 21 ft |
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Staying in Sydney
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Adelaide?
1,162 km (722 mi) in a straight line, east of Adelaide.
How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Sydney by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Sydney?
Sydney is 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against Australia/Adelaide).
Which airports are used for Adelaide to Sydney flights?
Typically Adelaide International Airport (ADL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
Where can I stay in Sydney?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.