LIM
Lima
Peru
10,787 km
6,703 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
10,787 km
6,703 mi / 5,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM SJQ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code LIM SJQ
ICAO Code SPJC FLSS
City Lima Sesheke
Country Peru Zambia
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 113 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Lima (LIM) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 10,787 kilometers (6,703 miles / 5,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Zambia. 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 11:38 in Lima, it's 18:38 in Sesheke. 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 2,987 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) 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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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