AHZ
Bourg
France
10,426 km
6,478 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,426 km
6,478 mi / 5,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Paris
Heading
257°
west southwest

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AHZ LIM
Airport Name L'alpe D'huez Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code AHZ LIM
ICAO Code LFHU SPJC
City Bourg Lima
Country France Peru
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Lima
Elevation 6,102 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 45.090000, 6.080000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Bourg (AHZ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) in Bourg, France to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,426 kilometers (6,478 miles / 5,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 France with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Bourg, it's 06:35 in Lima. 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 5,989 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than L'alpe D'huez Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Bourg (AHZ) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the L'alpe D'huez Airport (AHZ) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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