JAF
Jaffna
Sri Lanka
17,512 km
10,881 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
17,512 km
10,881 mi / 9,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
262°
west

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JAF LIM
Airport Name Jaffna International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code JAF LIM
ICAO Code VCCJ SPJC
City Jaffna Lima
Country Sri Lanka Peru
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Lima
Elevation 33 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 9.790000, 80.070000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Jaffna (JAF) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jaffna International Airport (JAF) in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 17,512 kilometers (10,881 miles / 9,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 02:08 in Jaffna, it's 15:38 in Lima. With a 10.5-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 Jaffna (JAF) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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