PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
16,483 km
10,242 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
16,483 km
10,242 mi / 8,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
91°
east

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PDL PER
Airport Name Joao Paulo II Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code PDL PER
ICAO Code LPPD YPPH
City Ponta Delgada Perth
Country Portugal Australia
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Australia/Perth
Elevation 259 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 37.740000, -25.700000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 16,483 kilometers (10,242 miles / 8,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Ponta Delgada, it's 21:37 in Perth. With a 9-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 Ponta Delgada (PDL) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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