Nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Vancouver International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
7,768 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 15h 33m gate to gate for the 12,501 km (7,768 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Air Canada and Qantas, with about 1.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).