# Distance from Perth (PER) to Selawik (WLK)

> 12,985 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,985 km / 8,069 mi / 7,011 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 26° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 251° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 08:08 in Perth, it's 16:08 in Selawik)
- **Elevation difference**: 50 ft (WLK is lower than PER)

## Airports

### [Perth International Airport (PER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/per-perth-perth-international-airport/1ef266e0-1765-627e-aa2d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Perth, Australia
- ICAO: YPPH
- Timezone: Australia/Perth
- Coordinates: -31.940000, 115.970000
- Elevation: 67 ft

### [Selawik Airport (WLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlk-selawik-selawik-airport/1ef266df-8808-6c66-a003-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Selawik, United States
- ICAO: PASK
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 66.600000, -159.990000
- Elevation: 17 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:08 in Perth, it's 16:08 in Selawik.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Perth International Airport (PER)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/per-perth-perth-international-airport/1ef266e0-1765-627e-aa2d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Selawik Airport (WLK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlk-selawik-selawik-airport/1ef266df-8808-6c66-a003-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)