GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
10,098 km
6,274 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,098 km
6,274 mi / 5,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
257°
west southwest

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GFY LIM
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GFY LIM
ICAO Code FYGF SPJC
City Grootfontein Lima
Country Namibia Peru
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Lima
Elevation 4,636 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,098 kilometers (6,274 miles / 5,452 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 09:12 in Grootfontein, it's 02:12 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 4,523 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 110° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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