Flight time from Bangkok to Sydney
A nonstop flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Sydney (SYD) takes about 9 h 40 min. Flying back from Sydney to Bangkok takes about 10 hours. The two airports are 4,669 miles (7,515 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| BKK → SYD | 9h 40m | Bangkok → 10:40 PM |
| SYD → BKK | 10h 00m | Sydney → 3:00 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Bangkok right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in Bangkok and Sydney, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Bangkok to Sydney flight is usually quicker than Sydney to Bangkok. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Sydney?
A nonstop flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Sydney (SYD) takes about 9 h 40 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 10 hours.
How far is Sydney from Bangkok?
4,669 miles (7,515 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between BKK and SYD airports.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Sydney?
Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Bangkok right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Bangkok at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Sydney?
Leaving Bangkok at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Sydney at about 10:40 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.