JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,311 km
5,164 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,311 km
5,164 mi / 4,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
118°
east southeast

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JNB PER
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code JNB PER
ICAO Code FAOR YPPH
City Johannesburg Perth
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 8,311 kilometers (5,164 miles / 4,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 South Africa 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 09:03 in Johannesburg, it's 15:03 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 5,491 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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