Perth to George flights
George lies 8,372 km (5,202 mi) south-west of Perth, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 29 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.
| Perth | George | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | South Africa |
| Population | 2.4 million | 188,580 |
| Elevation | 34 m (112 ft) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Australia/Perth) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | PER, 10 km out | GRJ, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 6000–7300 | 6529–6615 |
Clocks in George are 6 h behind Perth right now, so a 11 h 29 min journey lands only 5 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in George
Crossing from Australia into South Africa: money changes from the Dollar to the Rand (ZAR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in George
George is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is George Airport (GRJ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Airport | GRJ | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,562 ft | 648 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,372 km (5,202 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is George from Perth?
8,372 km (5,202 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Perth.
How long does it take to get from Perth to George by air?
About 11 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Perth and George?
George is 6 h behind at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against Australia/Perth).
Which airports are used for Perth to George flights?
Typically Perth International Airport (PER) to George Airport (GRJ).
What currency do I need in George?
The Rand (ZAR).
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.