FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
11,292 km
7,017 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,292 km
7,017 mi / 6,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FBM LIM
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code FBM LIM
ICAO Code FZQA SPJC
City Lubumbashi Lima
Country DR Congo Peru
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Lima
Elevation 4,295 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,292 kilometers (7,017 miles / 6,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 15:50 in Lubumbashi, it's 08:50 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 4,182 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 105° (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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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