LIM
Lima
Peru
18,216 km
11,319 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
18,216 km
11,319 mi / 9,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LIM SDK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code LIM SDK
ICAO Code SPJC WBKS
City Lima Sandakan
Country Peru Malaysia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kuching
Elevation 113 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 5.900000, 118.060000

Lima (LIM) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 18,216 kilometers (11,319 miles / 9,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:30 in Lima, it's 00:30 in Sandakan. With a 13-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 Sandakan (SDK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 113° (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 Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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