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Flights from Sydney to Islamabad

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Dubai, about 17h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 01m
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Sydney to Islamabad at a glance

Fastest journey17h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Islamabad

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SYD Guangzhou (CAN) ISB
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 01m
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SYD Dubai (DXB) ISB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 57m
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SYD Abu Dhabi (AUH) ISB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 08m
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SYD Beijing (PEK) ISB
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, Pakistan International Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 36m
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SYD Doha (DOH) ISB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 47m
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SYD Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ISB
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 25m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,079 km6,880 miles
Journey time
17h 01mestimate
Time difference
-6hIslamabad vs Sydney
Currency in Islamabad
PKR
Airports
SYD → ISB

Flights from Sydney to Islamabad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Islamabad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Islamabad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,079 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Islamabad?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Beijing (PEK). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Islamabad?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Islamabad?
Islamabad is 6 hours behind Sydney.

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