Distance from Los Angeles to Sydney

The distance between Los Angeles, United States and Sydney, Australia is 12,063 kilometers (7,496 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States, while Sydney is situated on the east coast of Australia, separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 12,063 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Los Angeles at 96 meters above sea level and Sydney at 58 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Los Angeles to Sydney crosses the Pacific Ocean, with no land route, highlighting the vast oceanic expanse.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for milder weather and fewer tourists in Sydney, avoiding the peak summer season.

Climate

Sydney experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, differing from Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

Sydney offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, comparable to Los Angeles, enhancing visitor convenience.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 18-20 hours
Jet fighter 12-14 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Sydney, Australia

Local time:

Time Zone: Australia/Sydney

Coordinates: 33.8679° S 151.2073° E

Elevation: 58 m (190 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sydney International Airport (SYD)
  • Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU)
  • RAAF Base Richmond (XRH)
  • Camden Airport (CDU)
  • Wollongong Airport (WOL)

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

Other distances from Sydney

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sydney to Melbourne 714 km
From Sydney to Brisbane 731 km
From Sydney to Perth 3,297 km
From Sydney to Canberra 247 km
From Sydney to Adelaide 1,165 km

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