Flight time from Tokyo to Sydney
A nonstop flight from Tokyo (HND) to Sydney (SYD) takes about 10 h 10 min. Flying back from Sydney to Tokyo takes about 10 h 10 min. The two airports are 4,858 miles (7,818 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| HND → SYD | 10h 10m | Tokyo → 9:10 PM |
| SYD → HND | 10h 10m | Sydney → 5:10 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 2 hours ahead of Tokyo right now. See the time now in Tokyo and Sydney, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Sydney?
A nonstop flight from Tokyo (HND) to Sydney (SYD) takes about 10 h 10 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 10 h 10 min.
How far is Sydney from Tokyo?
4,858 miles (7,818 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between HND and SYD airports.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Tokyo 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 Tokyo at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Sydney?
Leaving Tokyo at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Sydney at about 9:10 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.