ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
9,918 km
6,163 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
9,918 km
6,163 mi / 5,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
257°
west southwest

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ERS LIM
Airport Name Eros Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code ERS LIM
ICAO Code FYWE SPJC
City Windhoek Lima
Country Namibia Peru
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Lima
Elevation 5,575 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Windhoek (ERS) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 9,918 kilometers (6,163 miles / 5,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Namibia 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 23:12 in Windhoek, it's 16:12 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 5,462 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 113° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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