SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Sydney · AustraliaICAO YSSY
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is an airport serving Sydney, Australia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 33° 56' 46.0" S, 151° 10' 37.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 meters) above sea level. With 85 direct destinations served by 49 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Australia/Sydney (GMT+10).
Destinations
85
Airlines
49
Elevation ft
21/ 6m
Australia/Sydney
GMT+10
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SYD
ICAO Code
YSSY
City
Sydney
Country
Australia
Elevation
21 ft
Local Time
02:28 AM (GMT+10)
Coordinates
Latitude:-33.9461°
Longitude:151.1770°
Popular Routes from SYD
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 1,345 mi | 3h 13m | medium-haul | 338 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 3,907 mi | 8h 14m | long-haul | 943 kg | View |
| CHC | Christchurch, New Zealand | 1,323 mi | 3h 10m | medium-haul | 332 kg | View |
| MEL | Melbourne, Australia | 439 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 180 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 7,488 mi | 15h 1m | ultra-long-haul | 1808 kg | View |
| ADL | Adelaide, Australia | 725 mi | 1h 52m | short-haul | 298 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 467 mi | 1h 23m | short-haul | 192 kg | View |
| CNS | Cairns, Australia | 1,222 mi | 2h 59m | medium-haul | 307 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 4,581 mi | 9h 30m | long-haul | 1106 kg | View |
| HNL | Honolulu, United States | 5,066 mi | 10h 26m | long-haul | 1223 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SYD
49 active airlines serving Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Aero Condor Peru
Q6Peru
Air Caledonie International
SBFrance
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Niugini
PXPapua New Guinea
Air Pacific
FJFiji
Air Tahiti Nui
TNFrance
Air Vanuatu
NFVanuatu
AirAsia X
D7Malaysia
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Garuda Indonesia
GAIndonesia
Hawaiian Airlines
HAUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
Jetstar Airways
JQAustralia
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
LAN Airlines
LAChile
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Qantas
QFAustralia
Regional Express
ZLAustralia
Scoot
TZSingapore
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Tiger Airways Australia
TTAustralia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Vietnam Airlines
VNVietnam
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Newcastle | Australia | 142 km |
| Bathurst Airport | BHS | Bathurst | Australia | 153 km |
| Orange Airport | OAG | Orange | Australia | 200 km |
| Moruya Airport | MYA | Moruya | Australia | 236 km |
| Tamworth Airport | TMW | Tamworth | Australia | 319 km |
| Canberra International Airport | CBR | Canberra | Australia | 236 km |
| Taree Airport | TRO | Taree | Australia | 260 km |
| Parkes Airport | PKE | Parkes | Australia | 287 km |
Other Airports in Australia
Adelaide International Airport
ADLAdelaide
Albany Airport
ALHAlbany
Albury Airport
ABXAlbury
Alice Springs Airport
ASPAlice Springs
Northern Peninsula Airport
ABMAmberley
Port Augusta Airport
PUGArgyle
Armidale Airport
ARMArmidale
Aurukun Airport
AUUAurukun
Avalon Airport
AVVAvalon
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
BNKBallina Byron Bay
Barcaldine Airport
BCIBarcaldine
Bathurst Airport
BHSBathurst
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 33° 56' 46.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 151° 10' 37.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -33.946098
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 151.177002
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- UTC Offset
- GMT+10
- Current Local Time
- 02:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 21 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 6 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
The IATA code for Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD, and its ICAO code is YSSY. The airport is located in Sydney, Australia.
How many destinations can you fly to from SYD?
There are 85 direct destinations available from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia.
What airlines fly from SYD?
There are 49 airlines operating from SYD, including Aero Condor Peru, Air Caledonie International, Air Canada, Air China, Air India Limited, and more.
What timezone is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is in the Australia/Sydney timezone (GMT+10). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits at an elevation of 21 feet (6 meters) above sea level.
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