DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
14,725 km
9,150 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,725 km
9,150 mi / 7,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
112°
east southeast

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DER LIM
Airport Name Derim Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code DER LIM
ICAO Code AYDE SPJC
City Derim Lima
Country Papua New Guinea Peru
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Lima
Elevation 4,850 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Derim (DER) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,725 kilometers (9,150 miles / 7,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 06:46 in Derim, it's 15:46 in Lima. With a 15-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 4,737 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Derim Airport (DER) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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