Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Airport serving Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

IATA: SYD
ICAO: YSSY
Local time: —
Time zone: Australian Eastern Standard TimeAustralia/Sydney
Elevation: 21 ft6 m
To the centre: 9 km6 mi from central Sydney, straight line

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Scheduled and expected times, terminals, gates and status at SYD, from an hour ago to about eleven hours ahead, in local time. It loads when you ask for it.

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Guides that mention this airport

Flying explained · 8 min read

Why Westbound Flights Take Longer: The Jet Stream, With Examples

Westbound flights take longer because they fly into the jet stream's headwinds. See how it works, real route times, and when the gap is biggest.

October 16, 2026

Airports near SYD

NTL Williamtown 142 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is SYD from Sydney city centre?

Sydney Kingsford Smith is about 9 km (6 miles) from the centre of Sydney in a straight line. The trip by road is longer, and how long it takes depends on traffic and the transport you use.

Which airports are near SYD?

Within 150 km of Sydney Kingsford Smith: Newcastle Airport (NTL, 142 km).

What time zone is SYD in?

Sydney Kingsford Smith is in the Australia/Sydney time zone. The current local time is shown at the top of this page.