There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Alotau by plane or car
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Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gurney Airport (GUR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Alotau is to fly which costs $370 - $1,300 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Alotau is to fly which takes 11h 5m and costs $370 - $1,300.
The distance between Sydney and Alotau is 2654 km.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Sydney to Alotau, including transfers.
Alotau is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 8:42 AM in Sydney and 7:42 AM in Alotau.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Alotau, Papua New Guinea?
Qantas, Airlines PNG, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gurney Airport (GUR) twice a week.
- Website
- pngair.com.pg
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gurney Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Gurney Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Orange Airport to Gurney Airport via Sydney International Airport, Port Moresby
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 17m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
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