Airport Comparison
Lima (LIM) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 1,428 kilometers (887 miles / 771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 357°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is an international route connecting Peru with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Lima, it's 04:28 in Tulcan.
There is a significant elevation difference of 9,536 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.