PER
Perth
Australia
3,277 km
2,036 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
3,277 km
2,036 mi / 1,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Perth
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PER SYD
Airport Name Perth International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code PER SYD
ICAO Code YPPH YSSY
City Perth Sydney
Country Australia Australia
Timezone Australia/Perth Australia/Sydney
Elevation 67 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 3,277 kilometers (2,036 miles / 1,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Australia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Perth, it's 18:03 in Sydney. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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