The flight distance from Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 9,419 kilometers (5,853 miles / 5,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Zambia 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 05:12 in Lukulu, it's 11:12 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 3,413 feet between the two airports. Perth International Airport sits lower than Lukulu Airport.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Lukulu (LXU) follows a heading of 256° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.