PER
Perth
Australia
9,104 km
5,657 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
9,104 km
5,657 mi / 4,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
96°
east

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PER PYE
Airport Name Perth International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code PER PYE
ICAO Code YPPH NCPY
City Perth Penrhyn Island
Country Australia CK
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 67 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Perth (PER) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 9,104 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 CK. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:03 in Perth, it's 14:03 in Penrhyn Island. With a 18-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 239° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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