LIM
Lima
Peru
10,661 km
6,624 miles
MBD
Mafeking
South Africa
Distance
10,661 km
6,624 mi / 5,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM MBD
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mmabatho International Airport
IATA Code LIM MBD
ICAO Code SPJC FAMM
City Lima Mafeking
Country Peru South Africa
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 113 ft 4,181 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -25.800000, 25.550000

Lima (LIM) to Mafeking (MBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) in Mafeking, South Africa is 10,661 kilometers (6,624 miles / 5,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:14 in Lima, it's 16:14 in Mafeking. 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 4,068 feet between the two airports. Mmabatho International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Mafeking (MBD) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 254° (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 Mmabatho International Airport (MBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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