LIM
Lima
Peru
15,466 km
9,610 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,466 km
9,610 mi / 8,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
251°
west southwest

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LIM VAI
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code LIM VAI
ICAO Code SPJC AYVN
City Lima N/A
Country Peru Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 113 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Lima (LIM) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,466 kilometers (9,610 miles / 8,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 07:44 in Lima, it's 22:44 in Vanimo Airport. 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.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 112° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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