PER
Perth
Australia
18,398 km
11,432 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
18,398 km
11,432 mi / 9,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Australia/Perth
Heading
349°
north

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PER YQY
Airport Name Perth International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code PER YQY
ICAO Code YPPH CYQY
City Perth Sydney
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 67 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 46.160000, -60.050000

Perth (PER) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 18,398 kilometers (11,432 miles / 9,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Canada. 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 19:23 in Perth, it's 07:23 in Sydney. With a 12-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 Sydney (YQY) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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