The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 15,227 kilometers (9,462 miles / 8,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Afghanistan with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:53 in Herat Airport, it's 06:23 in Lima. With a 9.5-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 3,093 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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