BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
11,366 km
7,063 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,366 km
7,063 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
258°
west southwest

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BZU LIM
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code BZU LIM
ICAO Code FZKJ SPJC
City N/A Lima
Country DR Congo Peru
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Lima
Elevation 1,378 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,366 kilometers (7,063 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 DR Congo 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 05:46 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 22:46 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 1,265 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 90° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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