Route
London (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) flights
The London → Sydney route covers about 17,020 km. A typical non-stop flight from LHR to SYD takes around 21h 47m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
17,020 km
10,576 mi
Flight time
21h 47m
Non-stop estimate
From
LHR · London
United Kingdom
To
SYD · Sydney
Australia
Time zone & jet lag
Sydney is 9 hours ahead of London: you're flying east, expect a few days of adjustment.
UK261 protects this route on departure
London is in the UK, so UK261 (the post-Brexit retained EU261) applies regardless of the operating carrier. Cancellations and 3+ hour delays may entitle you to up to £520.
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United Kingdom
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Australia
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