DCN to PER: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Perth International Airport (PER) is 1,781 km (1,107 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PER to DCN).
How far is it from Derby to Perth?
The great-circle distance between RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Perth International Airport (PER) is 1,781 km (1,107 mi, 962 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DCN to PER?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PER is roughly southwest of DCN.
How is the DCN to PER route written in code?
The pair is written DCN-PER in IATA codes and YCIN-YPPH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. RAAF Base Curtin is DCN (YCIN), Perth International Airport is PER (YPPH).
| DCN | PER | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | RAAF Base Curtin | Perth International Airport |
| ICAO code | YCIN | YPPH |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Elevation | 300 ft | 67 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2500 | #181 |
Both ICAO codes start with Y, the prefix ICAO assigns to Australia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PER sits 233 ft (71 m) lower than DCN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DCN to PER
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Virgin Australia | VOZ | Virgin | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Derby from Perth?
RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and Perth International Airport (PER) are 1,781 km (1,107 mi, 962 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DCN to PER?
A typical nonstop flight between DCN and PER takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PER from DCN?
Perth International Airport (PER) lies roughly southwest of RAAF Base Curtin (DCN).
Which airlines fly DCN to PER?
1 airline appear on the DCN-PER route in the open dataset, including Virgin Australia.
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