AQP
Arequipa
Peru
765 km
476 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
765 km
476 mi / 413 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AQP LIM
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code AQP LIM
ICAO Code SPQU SPJC
City Arequipa Lima
Country Peru Peru
Timezone America/Lima America/Lima
Elevation 8,405 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Arequipa (AQP) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 765 kilometers (476 miles / 413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Peru. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 15:03 in Arequipa, it's 15:03 in Lima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,292 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 130° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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