Sydney (Mascot) to London (SYD–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DXB Dubai 22h 45m AZDEEK EKFIQF Dubai (DXB) to London flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 23h 58m HOMUQF CAMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to London flights
BKK Bangkok 24h 20m AYEKGF BA Bangkok (BKK) to London flights
SIN Singapore 24h 43m 6EA3AI NZSQ Singapore (SIN) to London flights
DOH Doha 24h 50m ATB6JU BAQRVA Doha (DOH) to London flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 29h 25m CZQF 3UCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to London flights
PEK Beijing 31h 49m CANZ CA Beijing (PEK) to London flights
YVR Vancouver 32h 35m ACNZQF BA Vancouver (YVR) to London flights
CGO Zhengzhou ~23h 40m GSHU CZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to London flights
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Sydney (Mascot) to London
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 10,577 mi 10h 29m nonstop -9h behind

SYD–LGW had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 10,577 miles in 10h 29m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SYD–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
791
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
London is 9 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · LGW: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 9:00 AM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
10,577 mi / 17,021 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 29m gate to gate.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

SYD–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to London route.
Route details
Distance10,577 mi / 17,021 km
Flight time10h 29m
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take about 10h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 10,577 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SYD to LGW: China Eastern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Shanghai Pudong and Suvarnabhumi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LGW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London is 9 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SYD to LGW

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SYD to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to LGW is about 10 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 10,577 miles (17,021 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Shanghai Pudong and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.