GOQ
Golmud
China
17,185 km
10,678 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
17,185 km
10,678 mi / 9,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GOQ LIM
Airport Name Golmud Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GOQ LIM
ICAO Code ZLGM SPJC
City Golmud Lima
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 0 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Golmud (GOQ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 17,185 kilometers (10,678 miles / 9,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 China 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 06:36 in Golmud, it's 17:36 in Lima. 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.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.