LIM
Lima
Peru
9,862 km
6,128 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
9,862 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Lima
Heading
north

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LIM THU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code LIM THU
ICAO Code SPJC BGTL
City Lima Thule
Country Peru Greenland
Timezone America/Lima America/Thule
Elevation 113 ft 251 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 76.530000, -68.700000

Lima (LIM) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 9,862 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Greenland. 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 08:55 in Lima, it's 09:55 in Thule.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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