LIM
Lima
Peru
9,593 km
5,961 miles
RGS
Burgos
Spain
Distance
9,593 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
45°
northeast

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LIM RGS
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Burgos Airport
IATA Code LIM RGS
ICAO Code SPJC LEBG
City Lima Burgos
Country Peru Spain
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Madrid
Elevation 113 ft 2,945 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 42.360000, -3.620000

Lima (LIM) to Burgos (RGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Burgos Airport (RGS) in Burgos, Spain is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:37 in Lima, it's 12:37 in Burgos. 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 2,832 feet between the two airports. Burgos Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Burgos (RGS) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 250° (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 Burgos Airport (RGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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