LIM
Lima
Peru
12,050 km
7,487 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
12,050 km
7,487 mi / 6,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
61°
east northeast

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LIM MUH
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code LIM MUH
ICAO Code SPJC HEMM
City Lima Mersa Matruh
Country Peru Egypt
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Cairo
Elevation 113 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 31.330000, 27.220000

Lima (LIM) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 12,050 kilometers (7,487 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Lima, it's 21:58 in Mersa Matruh. With a 7-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 Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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