LIM
Lima
Peru
17,057 km
10,599 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
17,057 km
10,599 mi / 9,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

LIM YEH
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code LIM YEH
ICAO Code SPJC _YEH
City Lima Yinchuan
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 38.480000, 106.010000

Lima (LIM) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 17,057 kilometers (10,599 miles / 9,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 17:53 in Lima, it's 06:53 in Yinchuan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,036 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Helanshan Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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