The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 14,639 kilometers (9,096 miles / 7,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:45 in Lima, it's 01:45 in Tapini. With a 15-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 2,987 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.