Yes, you should—but only if you’re prepared. The flight time from UK to Sydney is brutal, but it’s also the price you pay for visiting one of the most beautiful cities on Earth. You’ll land groggy, your lips will be chapped from the dry cabin air, and you’ll have the weirdest tan lines from your airplane window shade. But once you step off the plane, breathe in that Sydney sea air, and see the Harbour Bridge glow in the sunset… you’ll forget every hour. Well, almost every hour. Brenda probably won’t forget, but that’s her problem.
So, next time you’re comparing flight times, remember: it’s not just about the hours. It’s about the journey as much as the destination—just pack a lot of patience and a good pillow. Now go book that ticket. You’ve got 21 hours to plan what to do with the other 23.