PER
Perth
Australia
12,095 km
7,515 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
12,095 km
7,515 mi / 6,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Perth
Heading
265°
west

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PER QOW
Airport Name Perth International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code PER QOW
ICAO Code YPPH DNIM
City Perth Owerri
Country Australia Nigeria
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Lagos
Elevation 67 ft 373 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 5.430000, 7.210000

Perth (PER) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 12,095 kilometers (7,515 miles / 6,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Nigeria. 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 09:48 in Perth, it's 02:48 in Owerri. 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.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 122° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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