DSM
Des Moines
United States
6,190 km
3,846 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
6,190 km
3,846 mi / 3,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
160°
south southeast

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DSM LIM
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code DSM LIM
ICAO Code KDSM SPJC
City Des Moines Lima
Country United States Peru
Timezone America/Chicago America/Lima
Elevation 958 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Des Moines (DSM) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 6,190 kilometers (3,846 miles / 3,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Des Moines, it's 03:24 in Lima.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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