PER
Perth
Australia
14,532 km
9,030 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
14,532 km
9,030 mi / 7,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Perth
Heading
325°
northwest

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PER SCS
Airport Name Perth International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code PER SCS
ICAO Code YPPH EGPM
City Perth Shetland Islands
Country Australia United Kingdom
Timezone Australia/Perth Europe/London
Elevation 67 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 60.430000, -1.300000

Perth (PER) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 14,532 kilometers (9,030 miles / 7,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Perth, it's 02:47 in Shetland Islands. With a 8-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 Shetland Islands (SCS) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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