FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
12,687 km
7,883 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,687 km
7,883 mi / 6,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
243°
west southwest

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FTU LIM
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code FTU LIM
ICAO Code FMSD SPJC
City Tolanaro Lima
Country Madagascar Peru
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Lima
Elevation 29 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,687 kilometers (7,883 miles / 6,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Madagascar 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 19:51 in Tolanaro, it's 11:51 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.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 125° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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