Lima to Hong Kong
23h 15m The flight from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 18,379 km (11,420 miles) and takes approximately 23h 15m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 316°, passing near 42.0° N, 145.5° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 33h 25m | 33h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 34m | 23h 59m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 25m | 20h 50m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 37m | 22h 03m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LIM | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Lima | Hong Kong |
| Country | Peru | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | SPJC | VHHH |
| Coordinates | -12.0219, -77.1143 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 113 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Lima to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Lima (LIM) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 23h 15m. The great-circle distance is 18,379 km (11,420 miles, 9,924 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 316°.
How far is Lima from Hong Kong?
18,379 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,420 miles or 9,924 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LIM and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,379 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 23h 15m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.