PER
Perth
Australia
8,788 km
5,460 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
8,788 km
5,460 mi / 4,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PER UTN
Airport Name Perth International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code PER UTN
ICAO Code YPPH FAUP
City Perth Upington
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 67 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Perth (PER) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 8,788 kilometers (5,460 miles / 4,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 08:21 in Perth, it's 02:21 in Upington. 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 2,715 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 121° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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