ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
12,497 km
7,765 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,497 km
7,765 mi / 6,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
256°
west southwest

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ARK LIM
Airport Name Arusha Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code ARK LIM
ICAO Code HTAR SPJC
City Arusha Lima
Country Tanzania Peru
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Lima
Elevation 4,550 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Arusha (ARK) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,497 kilometers (7,765 miles / 6,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Tanzania with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Arusha, it's 06:23 in Lima. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,437 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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