The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is 9,250 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Spain. 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 20:54 in Lima, it's 02:54 in Santiago de Compostela. With a 6-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 1,100 feet between the two airports. Santiago de Compostela Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 247° (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 Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.