The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 10,361 kilometers (6,438 miles / 5,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 06:15 in Lima, it's 13:15 in Sishen. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,735 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 255° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.