Ballarat to Perth flights
Perth lies 2,621 km (1,629 mi) west of Ballarat, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ballarat | Perth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 111,973 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) | UTC+8 (Australia/Perth) |
| Nearest large airport | AVV, 76 km out | PER, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 3350–3353 | 6000–7300 |
Clocks in Perth are 2 h behind Ballarat right now, so a 4 h 7 min journey lands only 2 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ballarat
Ballarat is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Melbourne Airport (MEL, 88 km), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB, 94 km).
Arriving in Perth
Perth is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Perth International Airport (PER), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,299-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth International Airport | PER | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,299 ft | 67 ft |
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Staying in Perth
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Perth. Of the 436 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (253), and 33 are five-star. Across 204 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 317,175 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Perth from Ballarat?
2,621 km (1,629 mi) in a straight line, west of Ballarat.
How long does it take to get from Ballarat to Perth by air?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ballarat and Perth?
Perth is 2 h behind at the moment (Australia/Perth against Australia/Melbourne).
Which airports are used for Ballarat to Perth flights?
Typically Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) to Perth International Airport (PER).
Where can I stay in Perth?
Our booking partner lists 724 places to stay in Perth, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.