LIM
Lima
Peru
12,509 km
7,773 miles
NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
Distance
12,509 km
7,773 mi / 6,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM NCH
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Nachingwea Airport
IATA Code LIM NCH
ICAO Code SPJC HTNA
City Lima Nachingwea
Country Peru Tanzania
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 113 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -10.360000, 38.780000

Lima (LIM) to Nachingwea (NCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania is 12,509 kilometers (7,773 miles / 6,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Tanzania. 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 07:59 in Lima, it's 15:59 in Nachingwea. 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 1,287 feet between the two airports. Nachingwea Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Nachingwea (NCH) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 252° (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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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