LIM
Lima
Peru
9,560 km
5,941 miles
MZW
Mecheria
Algeria
Distance
9,560 km
5,941 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
54°
northeast

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LIM MZW
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mecheria Airport
IATA Code LIM MZW
ICAO Code SPJC DAAY
City Lima Mecheria
Country Peru Algeria
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Algiers
Elevation 113 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 33.540000, -0.240000

Lima (LIM) to Mecheria (MZW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mecheria Airport (MZW) in Mecheria, Algeria is 9,560 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Algeria. 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 08:46 in Lima, it's 14:46 in Mecheria. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,742 feet between the two airports. Mecheria Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Mecheria (MZW) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 253° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Mecheria Airport (MZW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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