LIM
Lima
Peru
9,867 km
6,131 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
9,867 km
6,131 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LIM RLT
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code LIM RLT
ICAO Code SPJC DRZL
City Lima Arlit
Country Peru Niger
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Niamey
Elevation 113 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 18.790000, 7.370000

Lima (LIM) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 9,867 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Niger. 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 22:47 in Lima, it's 04:47 in Arlit. 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 1,330 feet between the two airports. Arlit Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 257° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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