LIM
Lima
Peru
14,678 km
9,120 miles
MXK
Mindik
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,678 km
9,120 mi / 7,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
250°
west southwest

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LIM MXK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mindik Airport
IATA Code LIM MXK
ICAO Code SPJC AYMI
City Lima Mindik
Country Peru Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 113 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -6.470000, 147.440000

Lima (LIM) to Mindik (MXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mindik Airport (MXK) in Mindik, Papua New Guinea is 14,678 kilometers (9,120 miles / 7,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 05:16 in Lima, it's 20:16 in Mindik. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,087 feet between the two airports. Mindik Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Mindik (MXK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 113° (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 Mindik Airport (MXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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