BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
11,933 km
7,415 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,933 km
7,415 mi / 6,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
252°
west southwest

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BLZ LIM
Airport Name Chileka International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BLZ LIM
ICAO Code FWCL SPJC
City Blantyre Lima
Country Malawi Peru
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Lima
Elevation 2,555 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,933 kilometers (7,415 miles / 6,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Malawi 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 10:45 in Blantyre, it's 03:45 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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Chileka International Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 111° (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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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