LIM
Lima
Peru
10,651 km
6,618 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,651 km
6,618 mi / 5,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
57°
east northeast

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LIM WAX
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code LIM WAX
ICAO Code SPJC HLZW
City Lima Zuwara
Country Peru Libya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 113 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 32.950000, 12.020000

Lima (LIM) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,651 kilometers (6,618 miles / 5,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Libya. 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 05:01 in Lima, it's 12:01 in Zuwara. With a 7-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 259° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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