BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
16,043 km
9,969 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
16,043 km
9,969 mi / 8,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BIF PER
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code BIF PER
ICAO Code KBIF YPPH
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Perth
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Denver Australia/Perth
Elevation 3,947 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 16,043 kilometers (9,969 miles / 8,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 United States 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 10:05 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 01:05 in Perth. With a 15-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 3,880 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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