GXF
Sayun
Yemen
14,177 km
8,809 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,177 km
8,809 mi / 7,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
267°
west

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GXF LIM
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GXF LIM
ICAO Code OYSY SPJC
City Sayun Lima
Country Yemen Peru
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Lima
Elevation 2,097 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Sayun (GXF) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,177 kilometers (8,809 miles / 7,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Yemen 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 21:47 in Sayun, it's 13:47 in Lima. With a 8-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 1,984 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 79° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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