OBU
Kobuk
United States
13,125 km
8,155 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
13,125 km
8,155 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OBU PER
Airport Name Kobuk Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code OBU PER
ICAO Code PAOB YPPH
City Kobuk Perth
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Anchorage Australia/Perth
Elevation 142 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 66.910000, -156.900000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Kobuk (OBU) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kobuk Airport (OBU) in Kobuk, United States to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 13,125 kilometers (8,155 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 03:43 in Kobuk, it's 20:43 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.

The return flight from Perth (PER) to Kobuk (OBU) follows a heading of 26° (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 Kobuk Airport (OBU) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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