LIM
Lima
Peru
10,690 km
6,642 miles
MFC
Mafeteng
Lesotho
Distance
10,690 km
6,642 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
122°
east southeast

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LIM MFC
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mafeteng Airport
IATA Code LIM MFC
ICAO Code SPJC FXMF
City Lima Mafeteng
Country Peru Lesotho
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Maseru
Elevation 113 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -29.800000, 27.240000

Lima (LIM) to Mafeteng (MFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mafeteng Airport (MFC) in Mafeteng, Lesotho is 10,690 kilometers (6,642 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Lesotho. 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 06:14 in Lima, it's 13:14 in Mafeteng. 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 5,237 feet between the two airports. Mafeteng 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 Mafeteng (MFC) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 252° (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 Mafeteng Airport (MFC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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