Flights to Wollongong
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Wollongong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | 59 km (37 mi) | 12,999 ft | 21 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,999 ft, SYD can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 21 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Wollongong
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollongong to Melbourne | Australia | 652 km (405 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Wollongong to Brisbane | Australia | 800 km (497 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Wollongong to Adelaide | Australia | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Wollongong to Gold Coast | Australia | 754 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Wollongong to Newcastle | Australia | 185 km (115 mi) | about 59 min |
| Wollongong to Sunshine Coast | Australia | 889 km (552 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Wollongong to Canberra | Australia | 187 km (116 mi) | about 59 min |
| Wollongong to Logan City | Australia | 783 km (487 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Wollongong to Geelong | Australia | 717 km (445 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Wollongong to Hobart | Australia | 990 km (615 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Wollongong to Toowoomba | Australia | 770 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Wollongong to Ballarat | Australia | 723 km (449 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Wollongong to São Paulo | Brazil | 13,308 km (8,269 mi) | about 17 h 49 min |
| Wollongong to Johannesburg | South Africa | 10,979 km (6,822 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
| Wollongong to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 13,469 km (8,369 mi) | about 18 h 1 min |
| Wollongong to Santiago | Chile | 11,313 km (7,029 mi) | about 15 h 15 min |
| Wollongong to Cape Town | South Africa | 10,945 km (6,801 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Wollongong to Durban | South Africa | 10,484 km (6,515 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Wollongong to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 11,756 km (7,305 mi) | about 15 h 49 min |
| Wollongong to Perth | Australia | 3,255 km (2,023 mi) | about 4 h 55 min |
| Wollongong to Shanghai | China | 7,924 km (4,923 mi) | about 10 h 55 min |
| Wollongong to Chongqing | China | 8,501 km (5,282 mi) | about 11 h 39 min |
| Wollongong to Chengdu | China | 8,743 km (5,433 mi) | about 11 h 58 min |
| Wollongong to Beijing | China | 8,991 km (5,587 mi) | about 12 h 17 min |
| Wollongong to Guangzhou | China | 7,533 km (4,681 mi) | about 10 h 24 min |
| Wollongong to Shenzhen | China | 7,434 km (4,619 mi) | about 10 h 17 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 Wollongong?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the closest large airport at 59 km (37 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SYD from Wollongong city centre?
59 km (37 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Wollongong 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 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.