LIM
Lima
Peru
11,173 km
6,943 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
11,173 km
6,943 mi / 6,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
123°
east southeast

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LIM RCB
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code LIM RCB
ICAO Code SPJC FARB
City Lima Richards Bay
Country Peru South Africa
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 113 ft 109 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Lima (LIM) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 11,173 kilometers (6,943 miles / 6,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 10:20 in Lima, it's 17:20 in Richards Bay. 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.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 250° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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