LIM
Lima
Peru
16,995 km
10,560 miles
TYN
Taiyuan
China
Distance
16,995 km
10,560 mi / 9,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
343°
north northwest

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LIM TYN
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Taiyuan Wusu Airport
IATA Code LIM TYN
ICAO Code SPJC ZBYN
City Lima Taiyuan
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 2,575 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 37.750000, 112.630000

Lima (LIM) to Taiyuan (TYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China is 16,995 kilometers (10,560 miles / 9,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 13:18 in Lima, it's 02:18 in Taiyuan. 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 2,462 feet between the two airports. Taiyuan Wusu Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Taiyuan (TYN) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 21° (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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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