LIM
Lima
Peru
12,876 km
8,001 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
12,876 km
8,001 mi / 6,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
79°
east

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LIM TES
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code LIM TES
ICAO Code SPJC HHTS
City Lima Tessenei
Country Peru Eritrea
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Asmara
Elevation 113 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 15.120000, 36.680000

Lima (LIM) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 12,876 kilometers (8,001 miles / 6,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Lima, it's 20:42 in Tessenei. With a 8-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 1,905 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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