PER
Perth
Australia
15,051 km
9,352 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
15,051 km
9,352 mi / 8,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Australia/Perth
Heading
north

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PER THU
Airport Name Perth International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code PER THU
ICAO Code YPPH BGTL
City Perth Thule
Country Australia Greenland
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Thule
Elevation 67 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 76.530000, -68.700000

Perth (PER) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 15,051 kilometers (9,352 miles / 8,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 23:08 in Perth, it's 11:08 in Thule. With a 12-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 Thule (THU) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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