LIM
Lima
Peru
6,932 km
4,308 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
6,932 km
4,308 mi / 3,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Lima
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM SMX
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code LIM SMX
ICAO Code SPJC KSMX
City Lima Santa Maria
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 113 ft 261 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 34.900000, -120.460000

Lima (LIM) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 6,932 kilometers (4,308 miles / 3,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 10:02 in Lima, it's 07:02 in Santa Maria. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMX) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 131° (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 Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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