AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
12,947 km
8,045 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,947 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
260°
west

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AWA LIM
Airport Name Awassa Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code AWA LIM
ICAO Code HALA SPJC
City Awassa Lima
Country Ethiopia Peru
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Lima
Elevation 5,450 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Awassa (AWA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,947 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Ethiopia 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 23:18 in Awassa, it's 15:18 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 5,337 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 88° (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 Awassa Airport (AWA) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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