GKN
Gulkana
United States
13,543 km
8,415 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
13,543 km
8,415 mi / 7,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
261°
west

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GKN PER
Airport Name Gulkana Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code GKN PER
ICAO Code PAGK YPPH
City Gulkana Perth
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Anchorage Australia/Perth
Elevation 1,586 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 62.150000, -145.460000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Gulkana (GKN) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gulkana Airport (GKN) in Gulkana, United States to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 13,543 kilometers (8,415 miles / 7,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Gulkana, it's 02:34 in Perth. With a 17-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 1,519 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Gulkana Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Gulkana (GKN) follows a heading of 33° (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 Gulkana Airport (GKN) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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