LIM
Lima
Peru
19,350 km
12,024 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
19,350 km
12,024 mi / 10,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Lima
Heading
north

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LIM VTE
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code LIM VTE
ICAO Code SPJC VLVT
City Lima Vientiane
Country Peru Laos
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 113 ft 564 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 17.990000, 102.560000

Lima (LIM) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 19,350 kilometers (12,024 miles / 10,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Laos. 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 07:34 in Lima, it's 19:34 in Vientiane. With a 12-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 Vientiane (VTE) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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