PER
Perth
Australia
8,313 km
5,165 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,313 km
5,165 mi / 4,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
248°
west southwest

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PER QRA
Airport Name Perth International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code PER QRA
ICAO Code YPPH FAGM
City Perth Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 67 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,313 kilometers (5,165 miles / 4,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Perth, it's 05:59 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,416 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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