PER
Perth
Australia
17,615 km
10,945 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
17,615 km
10,945 mi / 9,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
54°
northeast

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PER UGN
Airport Name Perth International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code PER UGN
ICAO Code YPPH KUGN
City Perth Chicago/Waukegan
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Chicago
Elevation 67 ft 728 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 42.420000, -87.870000

Perth (PER) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 17,615 kilometers (10,945 miles / 9,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 17:33 in Perth, it's 03:33 in Chicago/Waukegan. With a 14-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 Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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