LIM
Lima
Peru
16,618 km
10,326 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
16,618 km
10,326 mi / 8,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM PEK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LIM PEK
ICAO Code SPJC ZBAA
City Lima Beijing
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 113 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lima (LIM) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 16,618 kilometers (10,326 miles / 8,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Lima, it's 10:07 in Beijing. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 27° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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