LIM
Lima
Peru
11,631 km
7,227 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
11,631 km
7,227 mi / 6,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Lima
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM MDY
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code LIM MDY
ICAO Code SPJC PMDY
City Lima Midway Atoll
Country Peru UM
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Midway
Elevation 113 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 28.200000, -177.380000

Lima (LIM) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 11,631 kilometers (7,227 miles / 6,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Peru with UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:02 in Lima, it's 06:02 in Midway Atoll. With a 6-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 96° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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