Sydney to Newark flights
Newark lies 1,277 km (793 mi) south-west of Sydney, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Sydney | Newark | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 105,968 | 281,944 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YQY, 11 km out | EWR, 5 km out |
Clocks in Newark are 1 h behind Sydney right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands only 1 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Newark
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Newark
Newark is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 26 km), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 35 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 54 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 26 km (16 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 35 km (22 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 54 km (34 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Newark from Sydney?
1,277 km (793 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Newark by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sydney and Newark?
Newark is 1 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against America/Glace_Bay).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Newark flights?
Typically Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Newark also has LGA, JFK, TEB, HPN, TTN.
What currency do I need in Newark?
The Dollar (USD).
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.