PER
Perth
Australia
4,195 km
2,606 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,195 km
2,606 mi / 2,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Australia/Perth
Heading
56°
northeast

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PER WUG
Airport Name Perth International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code PER WUG
ICAO Code YPPH AYWU
City Perth Wau
Country Australia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 67 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Perth (PER) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 4,195 kilometers (2,606 miles / 2,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Papua New Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Perth, it's 20:36 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,533 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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