The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 16,174 kilometers (10,050 miles / 8,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 China. 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 01:08 in Lima, it's 14:08 in Urumqi. With a 13-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 2,012 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.