Lima to Ayacucho flights
Ayacucho lies 329 km (204 mi) south-east of Lima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Lima | Ayacucho | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Peru |
| Population | 7.7 million | 140,033 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 2,805 m (9,203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | AYP, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 04180–16000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ayacucho
Ayacucho is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (regional) | AYP | 2 km (1 mi) | 9,186 ft | 8,917 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ayacucho from Lima?
329 km (204 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Ayacucho by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Ayacucho?
No, both are on America/Lima at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lima to Ayacucho flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.