LMB
Salima
Malawi
8,403 km
5,221 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,403 km
5,221 mi / 4,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LMB PER
Airport Name Salima Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code LMB PER
ICAO Code FWSM YPPH
City Salima Perth
Country Malawi Australia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Australia/Perth
Elevation 1,688 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -13.760000, 34.580000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Salima (LMB) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 8,403 kilometers (5,221 miles / 4,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Malawi 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 12:18 in Salima, it's 18:18 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 1,621 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Salima Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Salima (LMB) 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 Salima Airport (LMB) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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