Sydney to Toowoomba flights
Toowoomba lies 705 km (438 mi) north 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 39 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 | Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 142,163 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 599 m (1,965 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 9 km out | WTB, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 1001–2001 | 4350 |
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 Toowoomba
Toowoomba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,416 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Oakey Army Aviation Centre (OKY, 27 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | WTB | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,416 ft | 1,509 ft |
| Oakey Army Aviation Centre (regional) | OKY | 27 km (17 mi) | 5,410 ft | 1,335 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Toowoomba from Sydney?
705 km (438 mi) in a straight line, north of Sydney.
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Toowoomba by air?
About 1 h 39 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 Toowoomba?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sydney to Toowoomba flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB); Toowoomba also has OKY.
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.