LIM
Lima
Peru
15,339 km
9,531 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
15,339 km
9,531 mi / 8,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Lima
Heading
42°
northeast

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LIM SKD
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code LIM SKD
ICAO Code SPJC UTSS
City Lima Samarkand
Country Peru Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 113 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 39.700000, 66.980000

Lima (LIM) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 15,339 kilometers (9,531 miles / 8,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 05:17 in Lima, it's 15:17 in Samarkand. With a 10-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 2,111 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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