LIM
Lima
Peru
17,491 km
10,868 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
17,491 km
10,868 mi / 9,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
354°
north

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LIM THQ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code LIM THQ
ICAO Code SPJC ZLTS
City Lima Tianshui
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 34.560000, 105.860000

Lima (LIM) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 17,491 kilometers (10,868 miles / 9,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 06:19 in Lima, it's 19:19 in Tianshui. 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 3,477 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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