LIM
Lima
Peru
11,285 km
7,012 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
11,285 km
7,012 mi / 6,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM YAN
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code LIM YAN
ICAO Code SPJC FZIR
City Lima Yangambi
Country Peru DR Congo
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 113 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 0.780000, 24.470000

Lima (LIM) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 11,285 kilometers (7,012 miles / 6,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 DR Congo. 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 19:17 in Lima, it's 02:17 in Yangambi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,265 feet between the two airports. Yangambi Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Yangambi (YAN) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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