LIM
Lima
Peru
15,058 km
9,357 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,058 km
9,357 mi / 8,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
245°
west southwest

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LIM OPU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code LIM OPU
ICAO Code SPJC AYBM
City Lima Balimo
Country Peru Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 113 ft 51 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Lima (LIM) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 15,058 kilometers (9,357 miles / 8,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Lima, it's 00:38 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). 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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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