IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
15,781 km
9,806 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
15,781 km
9,806 mi / 8,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
316°
northwest

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IKU LIM
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code IKU LIM
ICAO Code UCFL SPJC
City Tamchy Lima
Country Kyrgyzstan Peru
Timezone Asia/Bishkek America/Lima
Elevation 5,426 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Tamchy (IKU) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 15,781 kilometers (9,806 miles / 8,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Kyrgyzstan 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 15:44 in Tamchy, it's 04:44 in Lima. With a 11-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 5,313 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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