Tokyo to Sydney flights
Sydney lies 10,701 km (6,649 mi) north of Tokyo, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 28 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.
| Tokyo | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Canada |
| Population | 9.7 million | 105,968 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC-3 (America/Glace_Bay) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | YQY, 11 km out |
Clocks in Sydney are 12 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 14 h 28 min journey lands only 2 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sydney
Crossing from Japan into Canada: money changes from the Yen to the Dollar (CAD); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (regional) | YQY | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,070 ft | 203 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,701 km (6,649 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 Sydney from Tokyo?
10,701 km (6,649 mi) in a straight line, north of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sydney by air?
About 14 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?
Sydney is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Glace_Bay against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Sydney flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
What currency do I need in Sydney?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.