Flights to Sydney
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (regional) | YQY | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,070 ft | 203 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,070 ft, YQY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 203 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Sydney
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney to New York City | United States | 1,266 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Sydney to Brooklyn | United States | 1,266 km (787 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Sydney to Queens | United States | 1,256 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Sydney to Montréal | Canada | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Sydney to Philadelphia | United States | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Sydney to Manhattan | United States | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Sydney to The Bronx | United States | 1,248 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Sydney to Ottawa | Canada | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Sydney to Boston | United States | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Sydney to Québec | Canada | 847 km (527 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Sydney to Halifax | Canada | 313 km (194 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Sydney to Staten Island | United States | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Sydney to Laval | Canada | 1,047 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Sydney to Gatineau | Canada | 1,203 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Sydney to Newark | United States | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Sydney to Jersey City | United States | 1,270 km (789 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Sydney to Longueuil | Canada | 1,031 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Sydney to Rochester | United States | 1,415 km (879 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Sydney to Worcester | United States | 1,020 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Sydney to Yonkers | United States | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Sydney to Providence | United States | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Sydney to Nepean | Canada | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Sydney to Beijing | China | 10,442 km (6,488 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Sydney to Istanbul | Turkey | 6,810 km (4,232 mi) | about 9 h 29 min |
| Sydney to Tianjin | China | 10,529 km (6,542 mi) | about 14 h 15 min |
| Sydney to Xi’an | China | 11,009 km (6,841 mi) | about 14 h 52 min |
| Sydney to Moscow | Russia | 6,350 km (3,946 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Sydney to Seoul | South Korea | 10,680 km (6,637 mi) | about 14 h 27 min |
| Sydney to Harbin | China | 9,776 km (6,075 mi) | about 13 h 17 min |
| Sydney to Tokyo | Japan | 10,701 km (6,649 mi) | about 14 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Sydney?
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is YQY from Sydney city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Sydney on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.