CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
9,631 km
5,984 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
9,631 km
5,984 mi / 5,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CBQ LIM
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code CBQ LIM
ICAO Code DNCA SPJC
City Calabar Lima
Country Nigeria Peru
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Lima
Elevation 210 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Calabar (CBQ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 9,631 kilometers (5,984 miles / 5,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Nigeria 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 16:40 in Calabar, it's 10:40 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 Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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