Sydney to St. John's flights
St. John's lies 590 km (367 mi) east of Sydney, +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.
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| Sydney | St. John's | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 105,968 | 110,525 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) | UTC-2:30 (America/St_Johns) |
| Nearest large airport | YQY, 11 km out | YYT, 7 km out |
Clocks in St. John's are 30 min ahead of Sydney right now, so a 1 h 30 min journey lands 2 h later by the destination clock.
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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's International Airport | YYT | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,502 ft | 461 ft |
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Common questions
How far is St. John's from Sydney?
590 km (367 mi) in a straight line, east of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to St. John's 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 Sydney and St. John's?
St. John's is 30 min ahead at the moment (America/St_Johns against America/Glace_Bay).
Which airports are used for Sydney to St. John's flights?
Typically Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) to St. John's International Airport (YYT).
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.