LIM
Lima
Peru
17,891 km
11,117 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
17,891 km
11,117 mi / 9,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM XMN
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code LIM XMN
ICAO Code SPJC ZSAM
City Lima Xiamen
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 24.540000, 118.130000

Lima (LIM) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 17,891 kilometers (11,117 miles / 9,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 China. 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 17:13 in Lima, it's 06:13 in Xiamen. With a 13-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 Xiamen (XMN) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). 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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.