GWY
Galway
Ireland
9,686 km
6,019 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
9,686 km
6,019 mi / 5,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
245°
west southwest

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GWY LIM
Airport Name Galway Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GWY LIM
ICAO Code EICM SPJC
City Galway Lima
Country Ireland Peru
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Lima
Elevation 81 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Galway (GWY) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 9,686 kilometers (6,019 miles / 5,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Ireland with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Galway, it's 03:19 in Lima. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 34° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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