NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
8,108 km
5,038 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,108 km
5,038 mi / 4,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NLP PER
Airport Name Nelspruit Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code NLP PER
ICAO Code FANS YPPH
City Nelspruit Perth
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,875 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -25.500000, 30.910000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Nelspruit (NLP) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 8,108 kilometers (5,038 miles / 4,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa 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 03:41 in Nelspruit, it's 09:41 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 2,808 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Nelspruit Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Nelspruit (NLP) follows a heading of 250° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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