LIM
Lima
Peru
13,468 km
8,369 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,468 km
8,369 mi / 7,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Lima
Heading
253°
west southwest

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LIM VAO
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code LIM VAO
ICAO Code SPJC AGGV
City Lima Suavanao
Country Peru Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 113 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Lima (LIM) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 13,468 kilometers (8,369 miles / 7,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Lima, it's 23:00 in Suavanao. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Suavanao (VAO) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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