LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
11,005 km
6,838 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,005 km
6,838 mi / 5,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
262°
west

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LEJ LIM
Airport Name Leipzig Halle Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code LEJ LIM
ICAO Code EDDP SPJC
City Leipzig Lima
Country Germany Peru
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Lima
Elevation 465 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 51.430000, 12.240000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Leipzig (LEJ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,005 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:16 in Leipzig, it's 11:16 in Lima. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Leipzig (LEJ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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