LIM
Lima
Peru
11,321 km
7,035 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
11,321 km
7,035 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM RFA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code LIM RFA
ICAO Code SPJC FEGR
City Lima Rafai
Country Peru Central African Republic
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Bangui
Elevation 113 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 4.990000, 23.930000

Lima (LIM) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 11,321 kilometers (7,035 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Central African Republic. 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 16:52 in Lima, it's 22:52 in Rafai. With a 6-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 1,646 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 259° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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