BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
11,192 km
6,954 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,192 km
6,954 mi / 6,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
259°
west southwest

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BGU LIM
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BGU LIM
ICAO Code FEFG SPJC
City Bangassou Lima
Country Central African Republic Peru
Timezone Africa/Bangui America/Lima
Elevation 1,706 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Bangassou (BGU) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,192 kilometers (6,954 miles / 6,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Central African Republic 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 00:19 in Bangassou, it's 18:19 in Lima. With a 6-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 1,593 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 87° (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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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