Sydney Travel Planning Guide
Flight times, jet lag tips, and arrival advice
⚡ Essential Info
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is 8km from CBD. Typical flight times: LA (13h), London (22h), Singapore (8h). Jet lag is real — plan 2-3 days to adjust.
✈️ Flight Times to Sydney
From USA
- • Los Angeles: 13-14 hours direct
- • San Francisco: 14-15 hours direct
- • New York: 20+ hours (1+ stop)
From Europe
- • London: 22 hours (1 stop)
- • Paris: 23 hours (1 stop)
- • Frankfurt: 21 hours (1 stop)
From Asia
- • Singapore: 8 hours direct
- • Tokyo: 9.5 hours direct
- • Hong Kong: 9 hours direct
From Middle East
- • Dubai: 14 hours direct
- • Doha: 14.5 hours direct
😴 Jet Lag Survival Guide
Before You Fly
- • Gradually shift sleep schedule 1-2 hours
- • Book daytime arrival if possible
- • Download sleep/meditation apps
During Flight
- • Set watch to Sydney time immediately
- • Drink water (1L per 3 hours flying)
- • Sleep on Sydney's night time
- • Avoid alcohol (dehydrates)
First 48 Hours
- • Get sunlight ASAP (resets circadian rhythm)
- • Stay awake until 9 PM Sydney time
- • Melatonin 30 min before bed
- • Light activities only (no marathons!)
🚖 Airport to City
Train
Time: 13 minutes to CBD
Cost: $19 AUD one-way
Fastest option
Taxi/Uber
Time: 20-40 min (traffic)
Cost: $50-70 AUD
Door-to-door convenience
Shuttle Bus
Time: 30-50 minutes
Cost: $20-25 AUD
Budget option