LIM
Lima
Peru
11,946 km
7,423 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
11,946 km
7,423 mi / 6,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Lima
Heading
265°
west

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LIM TBF
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code LIM TBF
ICAO Code SPJC NGTE
City Lima N/A
Country Peru Kiribati
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 113 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Lima (LIM) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 11,946 kilometers (7,423 miles / 6,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Lima, it's 07:01 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 17-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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 103° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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