How long does it take to get Antarctica from Sydney?

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Antarctica. The closest you can get is King George Island, which is part of the South Shetland Islands located 120 kilometers (75 miles) off the coast of mainland Antarctica.

To get to King George Island from Sydney, you would need to take a flight to Punta Arenas, Chile, which is the closest major city to Antarctica. The flight from Sydney to Punta Arenas takes approximately 14 hours. From Punta Arenas, you can take a 2-hour flight to King George Island.

So, the total travel time from Sydney to King George Island is approximately 16 hours.