BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
16,557 km
10,288 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
16,557 km
10,288 mi / 8,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Dili
Heading
131°
southeast

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BCH LIM
Airport Name Cakung Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BCH LIM
ICAO Code WPEC SPJC
City Baucau Lima
Country Timor-Leste Peru
Timezone Asia/Dili America/Lima
Elevation 1,771 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 126.400000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Baucau (BCH) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 16,557 kilometers (10,288 miles / 8,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Timor-Leste 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 20:23 in Baucau, it's 06:23 in Lima. With a 14-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 1,658 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Baucau (BCH) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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