LIM
Lima
Peru
12,031 km
7,475 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
12,031 km
7,475 mi / 6,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
107°
east southeast

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LIM LIX
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code LIM LIX
ICAO Code SPJC FWLK
City Lima Likoma Island
Country Peru Malawi
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 113 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Lima (LIM) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 12,031 kilometers (7,475 miles / 6,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Peru with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Lima, it's 00:03 in Likoma Island. With a 7-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 1,487 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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