Sydney to Canberra flights
Canberra lies 247 km (153 mi) south-west of Sydney, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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 | Canberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 367,752 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | CBR, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 2600–2601 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Sydney
Sydney is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Canberra
Canberra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Canberra Airport (CBR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,771-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport (regional) | CBR | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,771 ft | 1,886 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Canberra from Sydney?
247 km (153 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Canberra by air?
About 1 h 4 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 Canberra?
No, both are on Australia/Sydney at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sydney to Canberra flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Canberra Airport (CBR).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.