LIM
Lima
Peru
10,852 km
6,743 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
10,852 km
6,743 mi / 5,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Lima
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM PTU
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code LIM PTU
ICAO Code SPJC PAPM
City Lima Platinum
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Anchorage
Elevation 113 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 59.020000, -161.830000

Lima (LIM) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 10,852 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United States. 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 07:51 in Lima, it's 03:51 in Platinum. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Platinum (PTU) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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