LIM
Lima
Peru
1,477 km
918 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
1,477 km
918 mi / 798 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Lima
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM POI
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code LIM POI
ICAO Code SPJC SLPO
City Lima Potosi
Country Peru Bolivia
Timezone America/Lima America/La_Paz
Elevation 113 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Lima (LIM) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 1,477 kilometers (918 miles / 798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Bolivia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:07 in Lima, it's 02:07 in Potosi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,800 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas 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 Potosi (POI) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). 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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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