GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
10,431 km
6,482 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,431 km
6,482 mi / 5,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIS LIM
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GIS LIM
ICAO Code NZGS SPJC
City Gisborne Lima
Country New Zealand Peru
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Lima
Elevation 15 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Gisborne (GIS) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,431 kilometers (6,482 miles / 5,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:39 in Gisborne, it's 08:39 in Lima. With a 18-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 Lima (LIM) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 229° (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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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