LIM
Lima
Peru
15,360 km
9,544 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,360 km
9,544 mi / 8,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

LIM TBG
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code LIM TBG
ICAO Code SPJC AYTB
City Lima Tabubil
Country Peru Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 113 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Lima (LIM) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 15,360 kilometers (9,544 miles / 8,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 23:56 in Lima, it's 14:56 in Tabubil. With a 15-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 1,457 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 115° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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