Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to Perth International Airport, SWJ - PER Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to Perth International Airport (PER) is 3381 miles or 5442 kilometers or 2937 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Perth ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Perth takes around 7 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Perth International Airport, Perth, Australia is 7 hours 46 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 • SWJ - PER

Kilometers		5442 km
Statute Miles		3381 miles
Nautical Miles		2937 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 46 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to Perth International Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to PER Flight Path

Location of Southwest Bay Airport & Perth International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Malekula Island to Perth nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Perth, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Perth, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - PER

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Perth (Australia) is 3 Hours.
Perth time is 3 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2025-12-16, 15:21:48 +11
Perth (Australia)	2025-12-16, 12:21:48 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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

Perth International Airport (PER / YPPH) Perth, Australia