PER
Perth
Australia
11,595 km
7,205 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
11,595 km
7,205 mi / 6,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Perth
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PER PLF
Airport Name Perth International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code PER PLF
ICAO Code YPPH FTTP
City Perth Pala
Country Australia Chad
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 67 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 9.380000, 14.930000

Perth (PER) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 11,595 kilometers (7,205 miles / 6,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Perth, it's 17:58 in Pala. With a 7-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 1,465 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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