The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 14,078 kilometers (8,748 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 21:53 in Perth, it's 06:53 in Whitehorse. With a 15-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 2,250 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Perth International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Perth (PER) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.