LIM
Lima
Peru
14,779 km
9,184 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
14,779 km
9,184 mi / 7,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Lima
Heading
55°
northeast

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LIM TCX
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code LIM TCX
ICAO Code SPJC OIMT
City Lima Tabas
Country Peru Iran
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Tehran
Elevation 113 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 33.670000, 56.890000

Lima (LIM) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 14,779 kilometers (9,184 miles / 7,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Iran. 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 18:11 in Lima, it's 02:41 in Tabas. With a 8.5-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 2,199 feet between the two airports. Tabas Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Tabas (TCX) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 286° (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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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