PER
Perth
Australia
15,766 km
9,796 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
15,766 km
9,796 mi / 8,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Perth
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PER SAD
Airport Name Perth International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code PER SAD
ICAO Code YPPH KSAD
City Perth Safford
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Phoenix
Elevation 67 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 32.850000, -109.640000

Perth (PER) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 15,766 kilometers (9,796 miles / 8,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 20:28 in Perth, it's 05:28 in Safford. With a 15-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 3,111 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 259° (west 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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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