LIM
Lima
Peru
19,383 km
12,044 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
19,383 km
12,044 mi / 10,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Lima
Heading
341°
north northwest

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LIM THK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code LIM THK
ICAO Code SPJC VLTK
City Lima Thakhek
Country Peru Laos
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 113 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 17.400000, 104.800000

Lima (LIM) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 19,383 kilometers (12,044 miles / 10,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Laos. 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 09:26 in Lima, it's 21:26 in Thakhek. With a 12-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 Thakhek (THK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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