LIM
Lima
Peru
18,041 km
11,210 miles
SJI
San Jose
Philippines
Distance
18,041 km
11,210 mi / 9,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
273°
west

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LIM SJI
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code LIM SJI
ICAO Code SPJC RPUH
City Lima San Jose
Country Peru Philippines
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Manila
Elevation 113 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 12.360000, 121.050000

Lima (LIM) to San Jose (SJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to San Jose Airport (SJI) in San Jose, Philippines is 18,041 kilometers (11,210 miles / 9,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Philippines. 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 13:25 in Lima, it's 02:25 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (SJI) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 91° (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 San Jose Airport (SJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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