LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
14,746 km
9,162 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,746 km
9,162 mi / 7,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
113°
east southeast

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LAE LIM
Airport Name Lae Nadzab Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code LAE LIM
ICAO Code AYNZ SPJC
City Nadzab Lima
Country Papua New Guinea Peru
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Lima
Elevation 239 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 146.730000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Nadzab (LAE) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,746 kilometers (9,162 miles / 7,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Nadzab, it's 06:33 in Lima. With a 15-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 Nadzab (LAE) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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