LIM
Lima
Peru
9,045 km
5,621 miles
SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
9,045 km
5,621 mi / 4,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Lima
Heading
10°
north

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LIM SFJ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Kangerlussuaq Airport
IATA Code LIM SFJ
ICAO Code SPJC BGSF
City Lima Kangerlussuaq
Country Peru Greenland
Timezone America/Lima America/Nuuk
Elevation 113 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 67.010000, -50.710000

Lima (LIM) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland is 9,045 kilometers (5,621 miles / 4,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Greenland. 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 02:16 in Lima, it's 05:16 in Kangerlussuaq. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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