GLS
Galveston
United States
17,060 km
10,600 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
17,060 km
10,600 mi / 9,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
256°
west southwest

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GLS PER
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code GLS PER
ICAO Code KGLS YPPH
City Galveston Perth
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Chicago Australia/Perth
Elevation 6 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Galveston (GLS) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 17,060 kilometers (10,600 miles / 9,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 03:34 in Galveston, it's 17:34 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.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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