GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
9,802 km
6,091 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
9,802 km
6,091 mi / 5,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
122°
east southeast

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GDJ PER
Airport Name Gandajika Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code GDJ PER
ICAO Code FZWC YPPH
City Gandajika Perth
Country DR Congo Australia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Australia/Perth
Elevation 2,618 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Gandajika (GDJ) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 9,802 kilometers (6,091 miles / 5,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 DR Congo with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:55 in Gandajika, it's 10:55 in Perth. 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 2,551 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Gandajika Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gandajika Airport (GDJ) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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