JIR
Jiri
Nepal
17,561 km
10,912 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
17,561 km
10,912 mi / 9,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
312°
northwest

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JIR LIM
Airport Name Jiri Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code JIR LIM
ICAO Code VNJI SPJC
City Jiri Lima
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 6,000 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Jiri (JIR) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 17,561 kilometers (10,912 miles / 9,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 04:57 in Jiri, it's 18:12 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 5,887 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Jiri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 43° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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