LIM
Lima
Peru
10,591 km
6,581 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
10,591 km
6,581 mi / 5,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM VHC
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code LIM VHC
ICAO Code SPJC FNSA
City Lima Saurimo
Country Peru Angola
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Luanda
Elevation 113 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Lima (LIM) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 10,591 kilometers (6,581 miles / 5,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Angola. 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 09:28 in Lima, it's 15:28 in Saurimo. With a 6-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 3,471 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 257° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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