PER
Perth
Australia
14,789 km
9,190 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
14,789 km
9,190 mi / 7,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
212°
south southwest

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PER PNZ
Airport Name Perth International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code PER PNZ
ICAO Code YPPH SBPL
City Perth Petrolina
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bahia
Elevation 67 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Perth (PER) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 14,789 kilometers (9,190 miles / 7,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Perth, it's 20:27 in Petrolina. With a 11-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 1,196 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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