AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
10,519 km
6,536 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,519 km
6,536 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
256°
west southwest

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AMS LIM
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code AMS LIM
ICAO Code EHAM SPJC
City Amsterdam Lima
Country Netherlands Peru
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Lima
Elevation -11 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,519 kilometers (6,536 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Netherlands with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in Amsterdam, it's 01:59 in Lima. With a 6-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 Lima (LIM) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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