LIM
Lima
Peru
9,336 km
5,801 miles
SIT
Sitka
United States
Distance
9,336 km
5,801 mi / 5,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Lima
Heading
332°
north northwest

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LIM SIT
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
IATA Code LIM SIT
ICAO Code SPJC PASI
City Lima Sitka
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Anchorage
Elevation 113 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 57.050000, -135.360000

Lima (LIM) to Sitka (SIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) in Sitka, United States is 9,336 kilometers (5,801 miles / 5,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 United States. 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 10:30 in Lima, it's 06:30 in Sitka. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sitka (SIT) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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