LIM
Lima
Peru
9,450 km
5,872 miles
PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
9,450 km
5,872 mi / 5,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM PCP
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Principe Airport
IATA Code LIM PCP
ICAO Code SPJC FPPR
City Lima N/A
Country Peru São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 113 ft 591 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 1.660000, 7.410000

Lima (LIM) to Principe Airport (PCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe is 9,450 kilometers (5,872 miles / 5,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:59 in Lima, it's 18:59 in Principe Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Principe Airport (PCP) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Principe Airport (PCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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