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How to get fromSydney to Tanami Desertby plane, unknown, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Tanami Desert by plane, unknown, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kununurra, travel

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane SYD - KNX
    2. Walk from Kununurra (KNX) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    20h 28m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Balgo Hill, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Balgo Hill (BQW)plane plane SYD - BQW
    2. Walk from Balgo Hill (BQW) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    34h 29m

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Tennant Creek, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane SYD - TCA
    2. Walk from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    16h 25m

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Halls Creek Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Halls Creek Airport (HCQ)plane plane SYD - HCQ
    2. Walk from Halls Creek Airport (HCQ) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    18h 29m

  5. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Kununurra, travel

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Kununurra (KNX)plane plane OAG - KNX
    3. Walk from Kununurra (KNX) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    24h 44m

  6. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Tennant Creek, travel

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane OAG - TCA
    3. Walk from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    21h 1m

  7. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Tennant Creek, travel

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Tennant Creek (TCA)plane plane CBR - TCA
    3. Walk from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Tanami Desertunknown unknown
    20h 40m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kununurra (KNX) flights

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Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$890Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,520.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 28m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tanami Desert, NT, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Tanami Desert. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kununurra (KNX), then travel to Tanami Desert. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Balgo Hill (BQW), then travel to Tanami Desert.

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