LIM
Lima
Peru
9,549 km
5,934 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
9,549 km
5,934 mi / 5,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
74°
east northeast

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LIM THZ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code LIM THZ
ICAO Code SPJC DRRT
City Lima Tahoua
Country Peru Niger
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Niamey
Elevation 113 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 14.880000, 5.270000

Lima (LIM) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 9,549 kilometers (5,934 miles / 5,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:10 in Lima, it's 08:10 in Tahoua. With a 6-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 1,153 feet between the two airports. Tahoua Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Tahoua (THZ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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