BDI
Bird Island
Seychelles
14,462 km
8,986 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,462 km
8,986 mi / 7,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
251°
west southwest

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BDI LIM
Airport Name Bird Island Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BDI LIM
ICAO Code FSSB SPJC
City Bird Island Lima
Country Seychelles Peru
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Lima
Elevation 6 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -3.720000, 55.210000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Bird Island (BDI) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bird Island Airport (BDI) in Bird Island, Seychelles to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,462 kilometers (8,986 miles / 7,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Seychelles 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 14:33 in Bird Island, it's 05:33 in Lima. With a 9-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 Bird Island (BDI) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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