BUQ
Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
11,147 km
6,926 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,147 km
6,926 mi / 6,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Harare
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BUQ LIM
Airport Name Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BUQ LIM
ICAO Code FVBU SPJC
City Bulawayo Lima
Country Zimbabwe Peru
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Lima
Elevation 4,359 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -20.020000, 28.620000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Bulawayo (BUQ) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,147 kilometers (6,926 miles / 6,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 13:13 in Bulawayo, it's 06:13 in Lima. 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 4,246 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Bulawayo (BUQ) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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