PER
Perth
Australia
17,528 km
10,892 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
17,528 km
10,892 mi / 9,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PER RFD
Airport Name Perth International Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code PER RFD
ICAO Code YPPH KRFD
City Perth Chicago/Rockford
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Chicago
Elevation 67 ft 742 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 42.200000, -89.100000

Perth (PER) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 17,528 kilometers (10,892 miles / 9,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:25 in Perth, it's 08:25 in Chicago/Rockford. With a 14-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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 289° (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 Perth International Airport (PER) and Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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