HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
17,577 km
10,922 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
17,577 km
10,922 mi / 9,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
258°
west southwest

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HIM LIM
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code HIM LIM
ICAO Code VCCH SPJC
City Hingurakgoda Lima
Country Sri Lanka Peru
Timezone Asia/Colombo America/Lima
Elevation 170 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 17,577 kilometers (10,922 miles / 9,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 19:47 in Hingurakgoda, it's 09:17 in Lima. With a 10.5-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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 98° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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