Perth to Los Angeles
19h 03m The flight from Perth International Airport (PER) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 14,996 km (9,318 miles) and takes approximately 19h 03m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 72°, passing near 2.2° N, 177.5° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 27h 16m | 27h 41m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 14m | 19h 39m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 40m | 17h 05m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 39m | 18h 04m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PER | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Perth International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Perth | Los Angeles |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| ICAO | YPPH | KLAX |
| Coordinates | -31.9403, 115.967 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 67 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Perth to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Perth (PER) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 19h 03m. The great-circle distance is 14,996 km (9,318 miles, 8,097 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 72°.
How far is Perth from Los Angeles?
14,996 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,318 miles or 8,097 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PER and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,996 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 03m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.