IMK
Simikot
Nepal
17,065 km
10,604 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
17,065 km
10,604 mi / 9,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
308°
northwest

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IMK LIM
Airport Name Simikot Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code IMK LIM
ICAO Code VNST SPJC
City Simikot Lima
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 9,246 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Simikot (IMK) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 17,065 kilometers (10,604 miles / 9,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Nepal 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 04:44 in Simikot, it's 17:59 in Lima. With a 10.75-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 9,133 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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