PER
Perth
Australia
12,938 km
8,039 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
12,938 km
8,039 mi / 6,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

PER UAQ
Airport Name Perth International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code PER UAQ
ICAO Code YPPH SANU
City Perth San Juan
Country Australia Argentina
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 67 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Perth (PER) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 12,938 kilometers (8,039 miles / 6,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:04 in Perth, it's 16:04 in San Juan. With a 11-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 1,891 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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