The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 17,437 kilometers (10,835 miles / 9,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 India. 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 02:43 in Lima, it's 13:13 in Varanasi. With a 10.5-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 Varanasi (VNS) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 302° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.