PER
Perth
Australia
15,043 km
9,347 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
15,043 km
9,347 mi / 8,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Perth
Heading
71°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

PER PMD
Airport Name Perth International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code PER PMD
ICAO Code YPPH KPMD
City Perth Palmdale
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 67 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 34.630000, -118.080000

Perth (PER) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 15,043 kilometers (9,347 miles / 8,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 United States. 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 12:44 in Perth, it's 21:44 in Palmdale. With a 15-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 2,476 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 258° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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