JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
15,906 km
9,884 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
15,906 km
9,884 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JAA LIM
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code JAA LIM
ICAO Code OAJL SPJC
City N/A Lima
Country Afghanistan Peru
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Lima
Elevation 1,814 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 15,906 kilometers (9,884 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Afghanistan 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 19:00 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 09:30 in Lima. With a 9.5-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 1,701 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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