LIM
Lima
Peru
10,405 km
6,465 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
10,405 km
6,465 mi / 5,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM PLZ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code LIM PLZ
ICAO Code SPJC FAPE
City Lima Port Elizabeth
Country Peru South Africa
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 113 ft 226 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Lima (LIM) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 10,405 kilometers (6,465 miles / 5,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:37 in Lima, it's 11:37 in Port Elizabeth. With a 7-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 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 253° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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