The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 16,794 kilometers (10,436 miles / 9,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Punta Arenas, it's 13:31 in Perth. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,147 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.