LIM
Lima
Peru
10,866 km
6,752 miles
LZA
Luiza
DR Congo
Distance
10,866 km
6,752 mi / 5,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
99°
east

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LIM LZA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Luiza Airport
IATA Code LIM LZA
ICAO Code SPJC FZUG
City Lima Luiza
Country Peru DR Congo
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 113 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -7.180000, 22.400000

Lima (LIM) to Luiza (LZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Luiza Airport (LZA) in Luiza, DR Congo is 10,866 kilometers (6,752 miles / 5,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Lima, it's 14:56 in Luiza. 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 2,777 feet between the two airports. Luiza Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Luiza (LZA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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