The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 17,776 kilometers (11,046 miles / 9,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 China. 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 09:40 in Lima, it's 22:40 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.