Routes · From SYD

Sydney (SYD) to Townsville (TSV) flights

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

Distance

1,691km

1,051 mi, great circle

Flying time

2h 41m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

2.1

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SYD to TSV

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

Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV) · we don't have TSV's route list yet
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Townsville?

About 2h 41m gate to gate for the 1,691 km (1,051 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 TSV?

Jetstar and Qantas, with about 2.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).