Lima to Dili flights
Dili lies 16,625 km (10,331 mi) south-west of Lima, +14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 22 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Dili | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Timor Leste |
| Population | 7.7 million | 150,000 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+9 (Asia/Dili) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | DIL, 6 km out |
Clocks in Dili are 14 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 22 h 4 min journey lands 36 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dili
Crossing from Peru into Timor Leste: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +670; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dili
Dili is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,065 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (UAI, 88 km), Baucau Airport (BCH, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport | DIL | 6 km (4 mi) | 6,065 ft | 154 ft |
| Commander in Chief of FALINTIL, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, International Airport (regional) | UAI | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,921 ft | 96 ft |
| Baucau Airport (regional) | BCH | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,233 ft | 1,771 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 16,625 km (10,331 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Dili from Lima?
16,625 km (10,331 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Dili by air?
About 22 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Dili?
Dili is 14 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dili against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Dili flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL); Dili also has UAI, BCH.
What currency do I need in Dili?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.