PER
Perth
Australia
7,994 km
4,967 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
7,994 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PER UTT
Airport Name Perth International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code PER UTT
ICAO Code YPPH FAUT
City Perth Mthatha
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 67 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Perth (PER) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 7,994 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Perth, it's 13:49 in Mthatha. With a 6-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 2,333 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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