LIM
Lima
Peru
9,526 km
5,919 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
9,526 km
5,919 mi / 5,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
47°
northeast

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LIM MAD
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code LIM MAD
ICAO Code SPJC LEMD
City Lima Madrid
Country Peru Spain
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Madrid
Elevation 113 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 40.490000, -3.570000

Lima (LIM) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 9,526 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Lima, it's 09:29 in Madrid. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,888 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 250° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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