The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 15,778 kilometers (9,804 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 03:40 in Lima, it's 13:10 in Bagram. With a 9.5-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 4,782 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.