LIM
Lima
Peru
1,173 km
729 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
1,173 km
729 mi / 634 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Lima
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

LIM PTZ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code LIM PTZ
ICAO Code SPJC SESM
City Lima Shell Mera
Country Peru Ecuador
Timezone America/Lima America/Guayaquil
Elevation 113 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Lima (LIM) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 1,173 kilometers (729 miles / 634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:31 in Lima, it's 08:31 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,352 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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