Queens to Sydney flights
Sydney lies 1,256 km (781 mi) north-east of Queens, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Queens | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 2.3 million | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
| Nearest large airport | JFK, 7 km out | YQY, 11 km out |
Clocks in Sydney are 1 h ahead of Queens right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sydney
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Queens
Queens is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 28 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 27 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 44 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 63 km).
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 Queens?
1,256 km (781 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Queens.
How long does it take to get from Queens to Sydney by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Queens and Sydney?
Sydney is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Queens to Sydney flights?
Typically John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
What currency do I need in Sydney?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.