ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
13,116 km
8,150 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
13,116 km
8,150 mi / 7,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
264°
west

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ASM LIM
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code ASM LIM
ICAO Code HHAS SPJC
City Asmara Lima
Country Eritrea Peru
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Lima
Elevation 7,661 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Asmara (ASM) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 13,116 kilometers (8,150 miles / 7,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Eritrea 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 13:54 in Asmara, it's 05:54 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 7,548 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 79° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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