Lima to Tanga flights
Tanga lies 12,703 km (7,893 mi) east of Lima, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 2 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 | Tanga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Tanzania |
| Population | 7.7 million | 393,429 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | TGT, 4 km out |
Clocks in Tanga are 8 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 17 h 2 min journey lands 25 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tanga
Crossing from Peru into Tanzania: money changes from the Sol to the Shilling (TZS); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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 Tanga
Tanga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tanga Airport (TGT), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,160 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga Airport (regional) | TGT | 4 km (2 mi) | 4,160 ft | 129 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,703 km (7,893 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Tanga
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Tanga. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 306 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tanga from Lima?
12,703 km (7,893 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Tanga by air?
About 17 h 2 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 Tanga?
Tanga is 8 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Tanga flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Tanga Airport (TGT).
What currency do I need in Tanga?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where can I stay in Tanga?
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Tanga, bookable on this site.
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.