NHV
Nuku Hiva Airport
French Polynesia
10,768 km
6,691 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
10,768 km
6,691 mi / 5,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17.5h
Pacific/Marquesas
Heading
236°
southwest

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NHV PER
Airport Name Nuku Hiva Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code NHV PER
ICAO Code NTMD YPPH
City N/A Perth
Country French Polynesia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Marquesas Australia/Perth
Elevation 220 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -8.800000, -140.230000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 10,768 kilometers (6,691 miles / 5,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 20:22 in Nuku Hiva Airport, it's 13:52 in Perth. With a 17.5-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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) follows a heading of 105° (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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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