Sydney to Formosa flights
Formosa lies 12,653 km (7,862 mi) south-east of Sydney, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 58 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 | Formosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Argentina |
| Population | 5.6 million | 222,226 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Cordoba) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | FMA, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 3600 |
Clocks in Formosa are 13 h behind Sydney right now, so a 16 h 58 min journey lands only 3 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Formosa
Crossing from Australia into Argentina: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (ARS); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro; the dialling code becomes +54; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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 Formosa
Formosa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Formosa National Airport (FMA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formosa National Airport (regional) | FMA | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,905 ft | 193 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,653 km (7,862 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Formosa from Sydney?
12,653 km (7,862 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Formosa by air?
About 16 h 58 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 Formosa?
Formosa is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Argentina/Cordoba against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Sydney to Formosa flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Formosa National Airport (FMA).
What currency do I need in Formosa?
The Peso (ARS).
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.