LIM
Lima
Peru
13,953 km
8,670 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
13,953 km
8,670 mi / 7,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Lima
Heading
44°
northeast

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LIM SCO
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code LIM SCO
ICAO Code SPJC UATE
City Lima Aktau
Country Peru Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Oral
Elevation 113 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 43.860000, 51.090000

Lima (LIM) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 13,953 kilometers (8,670 miles / 7,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 06:04 in Lima, it's 16:04 in Aktau. With a 10-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 Aktau (SCO) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 289° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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