FGU
Fangatau Airport
French Polynesia
10,271 km
6,382 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
10,271 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
236°
southwest

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FGU PER
Airport Name Fangatau Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code FGU PER
ICAO Code NTGB YPPH
City N/A Perth
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Australia/Perth
Elevation 9 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -15.820000, -140.890000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Fangatau Airport (FGU) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fangatau Airport (FGU) in Fangatau Airport, French Polynesia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 10,271 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 French Polynesia with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:41 in Fangatau Airport, it's 01:41 in Perth. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Fangatau Airport (FGU) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Fangatau Airport (FGU) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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