LIM
Lima
Peru
13,100 km
8,140 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
13,100 km
8,140 mi / 7,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
231°
southwest

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LIM MCY
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code LIM MCY
ICAO Code SPJC YBMC
City Lima Maroochydore
Country Peru Australia
Timezone America/Lima Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 113 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Lima (LIM) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 13,100 kilometers (8,140 miles / 7,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:40 in Lima, it's 07:40 in Maroochydore. With a 15-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 Maroochydore (MCY) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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