AKU
Aksu
China
16,090 km
9,998 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
16,090 km
9,998 mi / 8,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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AKU LIM
Airport Name Aksu Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code AKU LIM
ICAO Code ZWAK SPJC
City Aksu Lima
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 0 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Aksu (AKU) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 16,090 kilometers (9,998 miles / 8,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Aksu, it's 06:06 in Lima. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aksu Airport (AKU) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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