Lima to Benguela flights
Benguela lies 9,764 km (6,067 mi) east of Lima, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 16 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 | Benguela | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Angola |
| Population | 7.7 million | 555,124 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | CBT, 14 km out |
Clocks in Benguela are 6 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 13 h 16 min journey lands 19 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Benguela
Crossing from Peru into Angola: money changes from the Sol to the Kwanza (AOA); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +244; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
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 Benguela
Benguela is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Catumbela Airport (CBT), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catumbela Airport (regional) | CBT | 14 km (9 mi) | 12,139 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Benguela
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Benguela. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 67 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Benguela from Lima?
9,764 km (6,067 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Benguela by air?
About 13 h 16 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 Benguela?
Benguela is 6 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Luanda against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Benguela flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Catumbela Airport (CBT).
What currency do I need in Benguela?
The Kwanza (AOA).
Where can I stay in Benguela?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Benguela, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.