LIM
Lima
Peru
10,010 km
6,220 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
10,010 km
6,220 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM SSY
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code LIM SSY
ICAO Code SPJC FNBC
City Lima Mbanza Congo
Country Peru Angola
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Luanda
Elevation 113 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Lima (LIM) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 10,010 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Angola. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Lima, it's 10:48 in Mbanza Congo. 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 1,747 feet between the two airports. Mbanza Congo Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Mbanza Congo (SSY) 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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.