LIM
Lima
Peru
16,749 km
10,407 miles
SAU
Sawu-Sawu Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,749 km
10,407 mi / 9,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
221°
southwest

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LIM SAU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sawu Airport
IATA Code LIM SAU
ICAO Code SPJC WRKS
City Lima Sawu-Sawu Island
Country Peru Indonesia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Makassar
Elevation 113 ft 530 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -10.480000, 121.900000

Lima (LIM) to Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sawu Airport (SAU) in Sawu-Sawu Island, Indonesia is 16,749 kilometers (10,407 miles / 9,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Indonesia. 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 21:04 in Lima, it's 10:04 in Sawu-Sawu Island. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sawu-Sawu Island (SAU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 139° (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 Sawu Airport (SAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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