PER
Perth
Australia
16,912 km
10,509 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
16,912 km
10,509 mi / 9,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
144°
southeast

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PER RIH
Airport Name Perth International Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code PER RIH
ICAO Code YPPH MPSM
City Perth Río Hato
Country Australia Panama
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Panama
Elevation 67 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 8.380000, -80.130000

Perth (PER) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 16,912 kilometers (10,509 miles / 9,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Panama. 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 16:58 in Perth, it's 03:58 in Río Hato. With a 13-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 Río Hato (RIH) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). 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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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