LIM
Lima
Peru
11,102 km
6,898 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
11,102 km
6,898 mi / 5,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM PTG
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code LIM PTG
ICAO Code SPJC FAPP
City Lima Potgietersrus
Country Peru South Africa
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 113 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Lima (LIM) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 11,102 kilometers (6,898 miles / 5,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 06:36 in Lima, it's 13:36 in Potgietersrus. 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 3,963 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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