LIM
Lima
Peru
11,524 km
7,161 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
11,524 km
7,161 mi / 6,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM PWO
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code LIM PWO
ICAO Code SPJC FZQC
City Lima Pweto
Country Peru DR Congo
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 113 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Lima (LIM) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 11,524 kilometers (7,161 miles / 6,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 DR Congo. 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 13:47 in Lima, it's 20:47 in Pweto. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,312 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 255° (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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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