PER
Perth
Australia
16,018 km
9,953 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
16,018 km
9,953 mi / 8,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Australia/Perth
Heading
351°
north

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PER SFJ
Airport Name Perth International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code PER SFJ
ICAO Code YPPH BGSF
City Perth Kangerlussuaq
Country Australia Greenland
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Nuuk
Elevation 67 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 67.010000, -50.710000

Perth (PER) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 16,018 kilometers (9,953 miles / 8,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Greenland. 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 23:00 in Perth, it's 13:00 in Kangerlussuaq. With a 10-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 Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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