BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
10,774 km
6,694 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,774 km
6,694 mi / 5,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
256°
west southwest

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BBZ LIM
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BBZ LIM
ICAO Code FLZB SPJC
City Zambezi Lima
Country Zambia Peru
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Lima
Elevation 3,538 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,774 kilometers (6,694 miles / 5,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Zambia with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Zambezi, it's 14:35 in Lima. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,425 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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