ELL
Ellisras
South Africa
10,934 km
6,794 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,934 km
6,794 mi / 5,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
253°
west southwest

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ELL LIM
Airport Name Ellisras Matimba Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code ELL LIM
ICAO Code FAER SPJC
City Ellisras Lima
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 2,799 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 27.690000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Ellisras (ELL) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) in Ellisras, South Africa to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,934 kilometers (6,794 miles / 5,904 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 South Africa 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 16:06 in Ellisras, it's 09:06 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 2,686 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Ellisras Matimba Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Ellisras (ELL) follows a heading of 117° (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 Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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