The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 15,797 kilometers (9,816 miles / 8,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 17:23 in Lima, it's 02:53 in Sheghnan. 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 6,587 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan 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 Sheghnan (SGA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 304° (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 Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.