LIM
Lima
Peru
13,255 km
8,236 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,255 km
8,236 mi / 7,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LIM MED
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code LIM MED
ICAO Code SPJC OEMA
City Lima Medina
Country Peru Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 113 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 24.550000, 39.710000

Lima (LIM) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 13,255 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in Lima, it's 20:24 in Medina. With a 8-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 2,038 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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