LIM
Lima
Peru
16,163 km
10,043 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
16,163 km
10,043 mi / 8,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
269°
west

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LIM YAP
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code LIM YAP
ICAO Code SPJC PTYA
City Lima Yap Island
Country Peru Micronesia
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 113 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 9.500000, 138.080000

Lima (LIM) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 16,163 kilometers (10,043 miles / 8,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Micronesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:34 in Lima, it's 05:34 in Yap Island. With a 15-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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