DLA
Douala
Cameroon
9,757 km
6,062 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
9,757 km
6,062 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
258°
west southwest

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DLA LIM
Airport Name Douala International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code DLA LIM
ICAO Code FKKD SPJC
City Douala Lima
Country Cameroon Peru
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Lima
Elevation 33 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Douala (DLA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 9,757 kilometers (6,062 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 22:37 in Douala, it's 16:37 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.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 85° (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 Douala International Airport (DLA) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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