LIM
Lima
Peru
12,804 km
7,956 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
88°
east

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LIM WAC
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code LIM WAC
ICAO Code SPJC HAWC
City Lima Waca
Country Peru Ethiopia
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 113 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 7.170000, 37.170000

Lima (LIM) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:03 in Lima, it's 03:03 in Waca. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,087 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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