PER
Perth
Australia
16,739 km
10,401 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
16,739 km
10,401 mi / 9,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PER PJM
Airport Name Perth International Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code PER PJM
ICAO Code YPPH MRPJ
City Perth Puerto Jimenez
Country Australia Costa Rica
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 67 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 8.530000, -83.300000

Perth (PER) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 16,739 kilometers (10,401 miles / 9,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Australia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Perth, it's 12:24 in Puerto Jimenez. 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 Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 215° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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