KEF
Reykjavik
Iceland
9,612 km
5,973 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
9,612 km
5,973 mi / 5,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
233°
southwest

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KEF LIM
Airport Name Keflavik International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KEF LIM
ICAO Code BIKF SPJC
City Reykjavik Lima
Country Iceland Peru
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Lima
Elevation 171 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 63.980000, -22.610000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Reykjavik (KEF) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 9,612 kilometers (5,973 miles / 5,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Iceland 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 12:30 in Reykjavik, it's 07:30 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 Reykjavik (KEF) follows a heading of 21° (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 Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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