LIM
Lima
Peru
18,506 km
11,499 miles
TCZ
Tengchong
China
Distance
18,506 km
11,499 mi / 9,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
17°
north northeast

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LIM TCZ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
IATA Code LIM TCZ
ICAO Code SPJC ZUTC
City Lima Tengchong
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 24.940000, 98.490000

Lima (LIM) to Tengchong (TCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 18,506 kilometers (11,499 miles / 9,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 11:25 in Lima, it's 00:25 in Tengchong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,137 feet between the two airports. Tengchong Tuofeng Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tengchong (TCZ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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