JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
10,833 km
6,731 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,833 km
6,731 mi / 5,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JOH LIM
Airport Name Port St Johns Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code JOH LIM
ICAO Code FAPJ SPJC
City Port St Johns Lima
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 1,227 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -31.610000, 29.520000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Port St Johns (JOH) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,833 kilometers (6,731 miles / 5,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 South Africa 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 06:20 in Port St Johns, it's 23:20 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 1,114 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Port St Johns Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Port St Johns (JOH) follows a heading of 125° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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