IKA
Tehran
Iran
14,222 km
8,837 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,222 km
8,837 mi / 7,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
283°
west northwest

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IKA LIM
Airport Name Imam Khomeini International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code IKA LIM
ICAO Code OIIE SPJC
City Tehran Lima
Country Iran Peru
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Lima
Elevation 3,305 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 51.150000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Tehran (IKA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,222 kilometers (8,837 miles / 7,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Iran 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 19:40 in Tehran, it's 11:10 in Lima. With a 8.5-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 3,192 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Tehran (IKA) follows a heading of 54° (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 Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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