St. John's to Sydney flights
Sydney lies 590 km (367 mi) west of St. John's, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 30 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.
| St. John's | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 110,525 | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
| Nearest large airport | YYT, 7 km out | YQY, 11 km out |
Clocks in Sydney are 30 min behind St. John's right now, so a 1 h 30 min journey lands only 1 h later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving St. John's
St. John's is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is St. John's International Airport (YYT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,502 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 St. John's?
590 km (367 mi) in a straight line, west of St. John's.
How long does it take to get from St. John's to Sydney by air?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. John's and Sydney?
Sydney is 30 min behind at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against America/St_Johns).
Which airports are used for St. John's to Sydney flights?
Typically St. John's International Airport (YYT) 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.