LIM
Lima
Peru
12,663 km
7,869 miles
NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
Distance
12,663 km
7,869 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
85°
east

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LIM NEJ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Nejjo Airport
IATA Code LIM NEJ
ICAO Code SPJC HANJ
City Lima Nejjo
Country Peru Ethiopia
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 113 ft 6,150 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 9.550000, 35.470000

Lima (LIM) to Nejjo (NEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 12,663 kilometers (7,869 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 09:28 in Lima, it's 17:28 in Nejjo. 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 6,037 feet between the two airports. Nejjo Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nejjo (NEJ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 261° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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