Flight time from London to Sydney
If you are actually flying from London, United Kingdom to Sydney, Australia or if you are just curious to know the flight time between London and Sydney, this page will give you the information you are looking for.
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Flight time from London to Sydney is 23 hours 15 minutes
Non-Stop flight duration from LHR to SYD is 23 hours 15 minutes (Operated by Qantas)
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The nearest airport to London, is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the nearest airport to Sydney, is Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
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Distance from London to Sydney is approximately 17020 kilometers.
Flights from London to Sydney • Airlines & Flight Duration
Flights operated by major airlines departing from London arrive at Kingsford Smith Airport. Sydney has 1 international airport and 1 medium airports.
| Airline & Journey | Duration |
|---|---|
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Qantas LHR ➝ SYD |
23 hrs 15 mins |
Flight time from London to Sydney via Dubai • LHR to SYD via DXB
Flight duration from London Heathrow Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport via Dubai Airport, United Arab Emirates on Emirates Airline flight is 21 hours 50 minutes
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LHR to DXB 7 hrs |
DXB Waiting Time 1 hr 20 mins |
DXB to SYD 13 hrs 30 mins |
Total Duration: 21 hrs 50 mins |
Flight time from London to Sydney via Bangkok • LHR to SYD via BKK
Flight duration from London Heathrow Airport to Kingsford Smith Airport via Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand on Thai Airways International flight is 21 hours 40 minutes
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LHR to BKK 11 hrs 25 mins |
BKK Waiting Time 55 mins |
BKK to SYD 9 hrs 20 mins |
Total Duration: 21 hrs 40 mins |
How long does it take to fly from London to Sydney?
Non-stop flight time from London to Sydney is 23 hours 15 minutes to 23 hours 15 minutes depending on the airline and weather conditions..
Direct flights from London to Sydney with stop-over takes between 21 hours to 23 hours based on stopover city.
This is the average non-stop flight time from any of the airports in London to one of the two major airports that serves Sydney.
Apparently, connecting flights and direct flights with stopover take longer time than non-stop flights. In such cases, London - Sydney flight time depend on the layover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.
Waiting time at stopover destination while flying from London to Sydney is between 21 hours to 23 hours based on airline you choose.
Flight time from London, United Kingdom to airports near Sydney, Australia
Direct flight and one stop flight time from London Heathrow Airport, London to airports nearest to Sydney is given in the table below
| Journey | Destination Airports | Duration | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| LHR - CBR | Canberra, Canberra Airport | 33 hrs 20 mins | 1 Stop |
Airlines operating flights between London and Sydney
- British Airways
- Qantas
- V Australia Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Airways
London time is 9 hours behind Sydney
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Current time in London, United Kingdom : Sat, 2 May, 2026, |
05:09 AM | |
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Current time in Sydney, Australia :, Sat, 2 May, 2026, |
02:09 PM |
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LHR to SYD Flight - London Airport to Sydney Airport Flight Route Map
Location of London Airport & Sydney Airport is given below. Click the map to view London to Sydney flight path and travel direction.
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