CIP
Chipata
Zambia
8,600 km
5,344 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,600 km
5,344 mi / 4,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
120°
east southeast

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CIP PER
Airport Name Chipata Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code CIP PER
ICAO Code FLCP YPPH
City Chipata Perth
Country Zambia Australia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Australia/Perth
Elevation 3,360 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -13.560000, 32.590000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Chipata (CIP) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 8,600 kilometers (5,344 miles / 4,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:31 in Chipata, it's 02:31 in Perth. With a 6-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 3,293 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Chipata Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Chipata (CIP) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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