LIM
Lima
Peru
10,548 km
6,554 miles
SIR
Sion
Switzerland
Distance
10,548 km
6,554 mi / 5,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
44°
northeast

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LIM SIR
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Sion Airport
IATA Code LIM SIR
ICAO Code SPJC LSGS
City Lima Sion
Country Peru Switzerland
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Zurich
Elevation 113 ft 1,585 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 46.220000, 7.330000

Lima (LIM) to Sion (SIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Sion Airport (SIR) in Sion, Switzerland is 10,548 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Switzerland. 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 06:32 in Lima, it's 12:32 in Sion. 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 1,472 feet between the two airports. Sion Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Sion (SIR) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (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 Sion Airport (SIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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