PER
Perth
Australia
7,878 km
4,895 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
7,878 km
4,895 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PER VIR
Airport Name Perth International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code PER VIR
ICAO Code YPPH FAVG
City Perth Durban
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 67 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Perth (PER) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 7,878 kilometers (4,895 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 07:42 in Perth, it's 01:42 in Durban. 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.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 117° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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