BBG
Butaritari Atoll
Kiribati
12,262 km
7,619 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,262 km
7,619 mi / 6,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
102°
east southeast

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BBG LIM
Airport Name Butaritari Atoll Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BBG LIM
ICAO Code NGTU SPJC
City Butaritari Atoll Lima
Country Kiribati Peru
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Lima
Elevation 5 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 3.090000, 172.810000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,262 kilometers (7,619 miles / 6,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:45 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 15:45 in Lima. With a 17-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 Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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