CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
15,349 km
9,538 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
15,349 km
9,538 mi / 8,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CIT LIM
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code CIT LIM
ICAO Code UAII SPJC
City Shymkent Lima
Country Kazakhstan Peru
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Lima
Elevation 1,387 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Shymkent (CIT) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 15,349 kilometers (9,538 miles / 8,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Kazakhstan with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:37 in Shymkent, it's 12:37 in Lima. With a 10-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 1,274 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 37° (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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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