LIM
Lima
Peru
6,539 km
4,063 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
6,539 km
4,063 mi / 3,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Lima
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM SEE
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code LIM SEE
ICAO Code SPJC KSEE
City Lima San Diego/El Cajon
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 113 ft 388 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 32.830000, -116.970000

Lima (LIM) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 6,539 kilometers (4,063 miles / 3,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Peru with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:56 in Lima, it's 12:56 in San Diego/El Cajon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). 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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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