# Distance from Perth (PER) to Phalaborwa (PHW)

> 8,167 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,167 km / 5,075 mi / 4,410 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 252° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 118° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Africa
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 18:00 in Perth, it's 12:00 in Phalaborwa)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,365 ft (PHW is higher than PER)

## Airports

### [Perth International Airport (PER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/per-perth-perth-international-airport/1ef266e0-1765-627e-aa2d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Perth, Australia
- ICAO: YPPH
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -31.940000, 115.970000
- Elevation: 67 ft

### [Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phw-phalaborwa-hendrik-van-eck-airport/1ef266de-d3d8-67be-8070-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phalaborwa, South Africa
- ICAO: FAPH
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -23.940000, 31.160000
- Elevation: 1,432 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:00 in Perth, it's 12:00 in Phalaborwa.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Perth International Airport (PER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/per-perth-perth-international-airport/1ef266e0-1765-627e-aa2d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phw-phalaborwa-hendrik-van-eck-airport/1ef266de-d3d8-67be-8070-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)