LIM
Lima
Peru
13,610 km
8,457 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,610 km
8,457 mi / 7,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LIM RAH
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code LIM RAH
ICAO Code SPJC OERF
City Lima Rafha
Country Peru Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 113 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 29.630000, 43.490000

Lima (LIM) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 13,610 kilometers (8,457 miles / 7,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 18:58 in Lima, it's 02:58 in Rafha. 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 1,361 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 274° (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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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