LIM
Lima
Peru
4,245 km
2,638 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
4,245 km
2,638 mi / 2,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM MEX
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LIM MEX
ICAO Code SPJC MMMX
City Lima Mexico City
Country Peru Mexico
Timezone America/Lima America/Mexico_City
Elevation 113 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lima (LIM) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 4,245 kilometers (2,638 miles / 2,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Lima, it's 02:20 in Mexico City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,203 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 144° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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