How far is it from Perth to Lihir Island?

The distance between Perth and Lihir Island is 5032 km.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Lihir Island?

It takes approximately 19h 7m to get from Perth to Lihir Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Lihir Island?

Lihir Island is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 10:37 PM in Perth and 12:37 AM in Lihir Island.

Perth to Lihir Island - 4 ways to travel via plane

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Lihir Island by plane or unknown

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Rabaul, travel
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Rabaul (RAB)plane PER - RAB
2. Walk from Rabaul (RAB) to Lihir Islandunknown
19h 7m
Fly to Kavieng, travel
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Kavieng (KVG)plane PER - KVG
2. Walk from Kavieng (KVG) to Lihir Islandunknown
24h 34m
Fly to Hoskins Airport, travel
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hoskins Airport (HKN)plane PER - HKN
2. Walk from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to Lihir Islandunknown
23h 17m
Fly to Buka, travel
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Buka (BUA)plane PER - BUA
2. Walk from Buka (BUA) to Lihir Islandunknown
27h 50m

Perth Airport (PER) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

12Weekly Planes

15h 2mAverage Duration

$278Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perth to Lihir Island.

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Distance: 5,032.2 km
Duration: 19h 7m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea?

There is no direct connection from Perth to Lihir Island. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Rabaul (RAB), then travel to Lihir Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Kavieng (KVG), then travel to Lihir Island.

Airlines

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Flights from Perth Airport to Rabaul via Sydney, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 14h 27m
When: Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $480–1,700

Flights from Perth Airport to Rabaul via Brisbane, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 15h 37m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $270–1,700

Flights from Perth Airport to Kavieng via Sydney, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 33h 20m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $480–1,800

Flights from Perth Airport to Kavieng via Brisbane, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 34h 20m
When: Monday and Thursday
Estimated price: $470–1,700

Flights from Perth Airport to Kavieng via Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 18h 10m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $230–900

Flights from Perth Airport to Kavieng via Melbourne, Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 20h 50m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: $470–1,700

Flights from Perth Airport to Kavieng via Alice Springs, Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 25h
When: Friday
Estimated price: $500–1,500

Flights from Perth Airport to Hoskins Airport via Sydney, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 14h 17m
When: Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $500–1,900

Flights from Perth Airport to Hoskins Airport via Brisbane, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 15h 27m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: $300–1,900

Flights from Perth Airport to Hoskins Airport via Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 17h 45m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $250–1,000

Flights from Perth Airport to Hoskins Airport via Melbourne, Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 14h 55m
When: Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $390–1,100

Flights from Perth Airport to Buka via Sydney, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 33h 45m
When: Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price: $850–3,000

Flights from Perth Airport to Buka via Brisbane, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 34h 45m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $800–3,000

Flights from Perth Airport to Buka via Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 18h 35m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $400–1,600

Flights from Perth Airport to Buka via Melbourne, Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 21h 15m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $800–3,000

Flights from Perth Airport to Buka via Alice Springs, Cairns, Port Moresby

Ave. Duration: 25h 25m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $900–2,600

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