ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
13,972 km
8,682 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
13,972 km
8,682 mi / 7,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
263°
west

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ERA LIM
Airport Name Erigavo Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code ERA LIM
ICAO Code HCMU SPJC
City Erigavo Lima
Country Somalia Peru
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Lima
Elevation 5,720 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 10.640000, 47.390000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Erigavo (ERA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 13,972 kilometers (8,682 miles / 7,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Somalia 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 02:58 in Erigavo, it's 18:58 in Lima. With a 8-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 5,607 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Erigavo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Erigavo (ERA) follows a heading of 85° (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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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