LIM
Lima
Peru
18,800 km
11,682 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
18,800 km
11,682 mi / 10,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
north

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LIM SYM
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code LIM SYM
ICAO Code SPJC ZPSM
City Lima Simao
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 22.790000, 100.960000

Lima (LIM) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 18,800 kilometers (11,682 miles / 10,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 11:10 in Lima, it's 00:10 in Simao. 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 Simao (SYM) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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