LIM
Lima
Peru
9,648 km
5,995 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
9,648 km
5,995 mi / 5,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
21°
north northeast

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LIM RKV
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code LIM RKV
ICAO Code SPJC BIRK
City Lima Reykjavik
Country Peru Iceland
Timezone America/Lima Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 113 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 64.130000, -21.940000

Lima (LIM) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 9,648 kilometers (5,995 miles / 5,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Lima, it's 22:06 in Reykjavik. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 234° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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