JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
4,113 km
2,556 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
4,113 km
2,556 mi / 2,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JAL LIM
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code JAL LIM
ICAO Code MMJA SPJC
City Xalapa Lima
Country Mexico Peru
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Lima
Elevation 3,127 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Xalapa (JAL) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 4,113 kilometers (2,556 miles / 2,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Mexico with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Xalapa, it's 21:04 in Lima.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,014 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than El Lencero Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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