PER
Perth
Australia
17,218 km
10,699 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
17,218 km
10,699 mi / 9,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PER YQT
Airport Name Perth International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code PER YQT
ICAO Code YPPH CYQT
City Perth Thunder Bay
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 67 ft 653 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 48.370000, -89.320000

Perth (PER) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 17,218 kilometers (10,699 miles / 9,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Canada. 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 04:02 in Perth, it's 15:02 in Thunder Bay. With a 13-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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). 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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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