BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
9,861 km
6,127 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
9,861 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
258°
west southwest

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BFX LIM
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BFX LIM
ICAO Code FKKU SPJC
City Bafoussam Lima
Country Cameroon Peru
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Lima
Elevation 4,347 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 9,861 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:03 in Bafoussam, it's 16:03 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 4,234 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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