HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
7,427 km
4,615 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
7,427 km
4,615 mi / 4,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
253°
west southwest

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HGS LIM
Airport Name Hastings Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code HGS LIM
ICAO Code GFHA SPJC
City Freetown Lima
Country Sierra Leone Peru
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Lima
Elevation 60 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Freetown (HGS) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 7,427 kilometers (4,615 miles / 4,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sierra Leone 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 10:20 in Freetown, it's 05:20 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 Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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