KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
13,951 km
8,669 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
13,951 km
8,669 mi / 7,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
124°
southeast

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KEN PER
Airport Name Kenema Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code KEN PER
ICAO Code GFKE YPPH
City Kenema Perth
Country Sierra Leone Australia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Australia/Perth
Elevation 485 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Kenema (KEN) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 13,951 kilometers (8,669 miles / 7,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 10:36 in Kenema, it's 18:36 in Perth. With a 8-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 Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 256° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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