IST
Istanbul
Turkey
12,206 km
7,584 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,206 km
7,584 mi / 6,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

IST LIM
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code IST LIM
ICAO Code LTFM SPJC
City Istanbul Lima
Country Turkey Peru
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Lima
Elevation 325 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Istanbul (IST) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,206 kilometers (7,584 miles / 6,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Turkey 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 14:50 in Istanbul, it's 06:50 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.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 50° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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