LIM
Lima
Peru
15,915 km
9,889 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,915 km
9,889 mi / 8,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Lima
Heading
246°
west southwest

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LIM WET
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code LIM WET
ICAO Code SPJC WABG
City Lima Wagethe-Papua Island
Country Peru Indonesia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 113 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Lima (LIM) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,915 kilometers (9,889 miles / 8,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Indonesia. 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 10:01 in Lima, it's 00:01 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 14-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 5,514 feet between the two airports. Wagethe 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 Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 116° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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