LIM
Lima
Peru
12,330 km
7,662 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
12,330 km
7,662 mi / 6,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Lima
Heading
322°
northwest

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LIM SYA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code LIM SYA
ICAO Code SPJC PASY
City Lima Shemya
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Adak
Elevation 113 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 52.700000, 174.100000

Lima (LIM) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 12,330 kilometers (7,662 miles / 6,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Lima, it's 00:32 in Shemya. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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