LIM
Lima
Peru
14,894 km
9,255 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,894 km
9,255 mi / 8,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Lima
Heading
248°
west southwest

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LIM WAO
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code LIM WAO
ICAO Code SPJC AYWB
City Lima Wabo
Country Peru Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 113 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Lima (LIM) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 14,894 kilometers (9,255 miles / 8,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 11:25 in Lima, it's 02:25 in Wabo. 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 Wabo (WAO) 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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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