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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is an international airport serving Sydney (Mascot) (New South Wales), Australia. Its IATA code is SYD and its ICAO code is YSSY. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,962 m long.
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- SYD
- ICAO code
- YSSY
- City
- Sydney (Mascot)
- Region / province
- New South Wales
- Country / territory
- Australia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.9461° S, 151.1770° E
- Elevation
- 6 m (21 ft)
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney (UTC+11:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,962 m (12,999 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16R/34L | 3,962 m12,999 ft | Asphalt |
| 07/25 | 2,530 m8,300 ft | Asphalt |
| 16L/34R | 2,438 m7,999 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,183 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,790 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 15 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
6,846 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 135.100 MHz |
| ATIS | 115.550 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 133.800 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 123.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 1,123.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.500 MHz |
Air freight to and from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sydney (Mascot) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Australia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | 142 km |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | 680 km |
| Melbourne Airport | MEL | 706 km |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport | WTB | 713 km |
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 753 km |
| Melbourne Avalon International Airport | AVV | 756 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
The IATA code of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is SYD and its ICAO code is YSSY. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport located?
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is in Sydney (Mascot), New South Wales, Australia, at coordinates 33.9461° S, 151.1770° E and an elevation of 6 m (21 ft).
How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 6,846 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,790 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,183 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
The longest runway at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 3,962 m (12,999 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.