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Nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Parkes Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
178 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
none we can identify
We can't identify a passenger airline on this route in our data. It may be cargo or charter only, so check before you plan around it.
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Rex Regional Express.
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 1h 03m gate to gate for the 287 km (178 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.