Québec to Sydney flights
Sydney lies 847 km (527 mi) east of Québec, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 50 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.
| Québec | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 531,902 | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
| Nearest large airport | YQB, 14 km out | YQY, 11 km out |
Clocks in Sydney are 1 h ahead of Québec right now, so a 1 h 50 min journey lands 2 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Québec
Québec is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,070 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (regional) | YQY | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,070 ft | 203 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sydney from Québec?
847 km (527 mi) in a straight line, east of Québec.
How long does it take to get from Québec to Sydney by air?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Québec and Sydney?
Sydney is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Québec to Sydney flights?
Typically Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.