LIM
Lima
Peru
7,259 km
4,511 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,259 km
4,511 mi / 3,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Lima
Heading
322°
northwest

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LIM SFO
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LIM SFO
ICAO Code SPJC KSFO
City Lima San Francisco
Country Peru United States
Timezone America/Lima America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 113 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lima (LIM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,259 kilometers (4,511 miles / 3,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 02:10 in Lima, it's 23:10 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 130° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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