Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Perth International Airport, ELS - PER Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Perth International Airport (PER) is 4965 miles or 7990 kilometers or 4311 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from East London ( South Africa ) to Perth ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Perth takes around 11 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Perth International Airport, Perth, Australia is 11 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELS - PER

Kilometers		7990 km
Statute Miles		4965 miles
Nautical Miles		4311 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 24 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Perth International Airport Flight Route Map - ELS to PER Flight Path

Location of Ben Schoeman Airport & Perth International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view East London to Perth nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East London, South Africa and Perth, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Perth, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - PER

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Perth (Australia) is 6 Hours.
Perth time is 6 Hours ahead of East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 06:27:21 SAST
Perth (Australia)	2026-02-07, 12:27:21 AWST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS / FAEL) East London, South Africa

Destination

Perth International Airport (PER / YPPH) Perth, Australia