Routes · From SYD

Sydney (SYD) to Canberra (CBR) flights

Nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Canberra Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

236km

147 mi, great circle

Flying time

0h 59m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SYD to CBR

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Aeromexico.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Both directions

Canberra Airport (CBR) · we don't have CBR's route list yet
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Canberra?

About 0h 59m gate to gate for the 236 km (147 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to CBR?

Qantas and Virgin Australia, with about 22 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).