PER
Perth
Australia
8,324 km
5,172 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
8,324 km
5,172 mi / 4,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PER PTG
Airport Name Perth International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code PER PTG
ICAO Code YPPH FAPP
City Perth Potgietersrus
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 67 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Perth (PER) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 8,324 kilometers (5,172 miles / 4,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Australia with South Africa. 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 21:37 in Perth, it's 15:37 in Potgietersrus. 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 4,009 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 119° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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