LIM
Lima
Peru
4,879 km
3,032 miles
MSY
New Orleans
United States
Distance
4,879 km
3,032 mi / 2,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM MSY
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA Code LIM MSY
ICAO Code SPJC KMSY
City Lima New Orleans
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Chicago
Elevation 113 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 29.990000, -90.260000

Lima (LIM) to New Orleans (MSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, United States is 4,879 kilometers (3,032 miles / 2,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:06 in Lima, it's 11:06 in New Orleans.

The return flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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