LIM
Lima
Peru
10,489 km
6,517 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
10,489 km
6,517 mi / 5,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
38°
northeast

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LIM RTM
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code LIM RTM
ICAO Code SPJC EHRD
City Lima Rotterdam
Country Peru Netherlands
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 113 ft -15 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 51.960000, 4.440000

Lima (LIM) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 10,489 kilometers (6,517 miles / 5,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Netherlands. 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 17:17 in Lima, it's 23:17 in Rotterdam. 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.

The return flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 256° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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