LIM
Lima
Peru
14,229 km
8,841 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
14,229 km
8,841 mi / 7,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Lima
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LIM THR
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code LIM THR
ICAO Code SPJC OIII
City Lima Tehran
Country Peru Iran
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Tehran
Elevation 113 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 35.690000, 51.310000

Lima (LIM) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 14,229 kilometers (8,841 miles / 7,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 07:35 in Lima, it's 16:05 in Tehran. 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 3,849 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 284° (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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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