LIM
Lima
Peru
10,408 km
6,467 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
10,408 km
6,467 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
29°
north northeast

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LIM SCS
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code LIM SCS
ICAO Code SPJC EGPM
City Lima Shetland Islands
Country Peru United Kingdom
Timezone America/Lima Europe/London
Elevation 113 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 60.430000, -1.300000

Lima (LIM) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 10,408 kilometers (6,467 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 19:03 in Lima, it's 00:03 in Shetland Islands. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 252° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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