LIM
Lima
Peru
12,303 km
7,645 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
12,303 km
7,645 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Lima
Heading
248°
west southwest

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LIM SON
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code LIM SON
ICAO Code SPJC NVSS
City Lima Luganville
Country Peru Vanuatu
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Efate
Elevation 113 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Lima (LIM) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 12,303 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Lima, it's 10:40 in Luganville. With a 16-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 Luganville (SON) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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