BQH
London
United Kingdom
10,177 km
6,324 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,177 km
6,324 mi / 5,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
253°
west southwest

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BQH LIM
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BQH LIM
ICAO Code EGKB SPJC
City London Lima
Country United Kingdom Peru
Timezone Europe/London America/Lima
Elevation 598 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 -12.020000, -77.110000

London (BQH) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,177 kilometers (6,324 miles / 5,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 United Kingdom 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 13:21 in London, it's 08:21 in Lima. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 38° (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 London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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