LIM
Lima
Peru
9,737 km
6,050 miles
SDD
Lubango
Angola
Distance
9,737 km
6,050 mi / 5,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM SDD
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Lubango Airport
IATA Code LIM SDD
ICAO Code SPJC FNUB
City Lima Lubango
Country Peru Angola
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Luanda
Elevation 113 ft 5,778 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -14.920000, 13.570000

Lima (LIM) to Lubango (SDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Lubango Airport (SDD) in Lubango, Angola is 9,737 kilometers (6,050 miles / 5,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Angola. 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 12:54 in Lima, it's 18:54 in Lubango. 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 5,665 feet between the two airports. Lubango Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lubango (SDD) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (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 Lubango Airport (SDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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