LIM
Lima
Peru
15,648 km
9,723 miles
TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
Distance
15,648 km
9,723 mi / 8,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Lima
Heading
43°
northeast

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LIM TJU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Kulob Airport
IATA Code LIM TJU
ICAO Code SPJC UTDK
City Lima Kulyab
Country Peru Tajikistan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 113 ft 2,293 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 37.990000, 69.810000

Lima (LIM) to Kulyab (TJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan is 15,648 kilometers (9,723 miles / 8,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Tajikistan. 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 00:23 in Lima, it's 10:23 in Kulyab. With a 10-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 2,180 feet between the two airports. Kulob Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Kulyab (TJU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 303° (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 Kulob Airport (TJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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