LIM
Lima
Peru
11,370 km
7,065 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
11,370 km
7,065 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
106°
east southeast

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LIM NLA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code LIM NLA
ICAO Code SPJC FLND
City Lima Ndola
Country Peru Zambia
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 113 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Lima (LIM) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 11,370 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Zambia. 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 07:50 in Lima, it's 14:50 in Ndola. 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 4,054 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) 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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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