LIM
Lima
Peru
10,301 km
6,400 miles
MIU
Maiduguri
Nigeria
Distance
10,301 km
6,400 mi / 5,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
78°
east northeast

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LIM MIU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Maiduguri International Airport
IATA Code LIM MIU
ICAO Code SPJC DNMA
City Lima Maiduguri
Country Peru Nigeria
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lagos
Elevation 113 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 11.860000, 13.080000

Lima (LIM) to Maiduguri (MIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) in Maiduguri, Nigeria is 10,301 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Nigeria. 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 20:03 in Lima, it's 02:03 in Maiduguri. With a 6-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 Maiduguri (MIU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (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 Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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