GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
9,572 km
5,948 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
9,572 km
5,948 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
123°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GFY PER
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code GFY PER
ICAO Code FYGF YPPH
City Grootfontein Perth
Country Namibia Australia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,636 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 9,572 kilometers (5,948 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Namibia 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 15:05 in Grootfontein, it's 21:05 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 4,569 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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