LIM
Lima
Peru
13,154 km
8,173 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
13,154 km
8,173 mi / 7,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
120°
east southeast

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LIM VAT
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code LIM VAT
ICAO Code SPJC FMMY
City Lima Vatomandry
Country Peru Madagascar
Timezone America/Lima Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 113 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Lima (LIM) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 13,154 kilometers (8,173 miles / 7,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Madagascar. 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 21:01 in Lima, it's 05:01 in Vatomandry. With a 8-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 Vatomandry (VAT) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 244° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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