Rio Gallegos to Sydney

Flight distance, time and route map · RGL → SYD

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 70°S. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance9,715 km6,037 miles · 5,246 nautical miles
Flight time
about 12 h 40 min direct, estimated
Heading
south-west 213° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Sydney to Rio Gallegos

Questions

How far is Rio Gallegos from Sydney by plane?

The great-circle distance between Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9,715 km (6,037 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Rio Gallegos to Sydney?

About 12 h 40 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Rio Gallegos heading south-west (213°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the south pole on a flat map.

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