LIM
Lima
Peru
9,003 km
5,594 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,003 km
5,594 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
73°
east northeast

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LIM TMQ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code LIM TMQ
ICAO Code SPJC DFEM
City Lima Tambao
Country Peru Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 113 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 14.800000, 0.050000

Lima (LIM) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 9,003 kilometers (5,594 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 07:35 in Lima, it's 12:35 in Tambao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tambao (TMQ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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