Lima to Cairns flights
Cairns lies 14,316 km (8,895 mi) south-west of Lima, +15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 19 h 6 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 | Cairns | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Australia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 153,075 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | CNS, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 4870 |
Clocks in Cairns are 15 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 19 h 6 min journey lands 34 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cairns
Crossing from Peru into Australia: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
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 Cairns
Cairns is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cairns International Airport (CNS), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns International Airport | CNS | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,489 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cairns from Lima?
14,316 km (8,895 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Cairns by air?
About 19 h 6 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 Cairns?
Cairns is 15 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Brisbane against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Cairns flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Cairns International Airport (CNS).
What currency do I need in Cairns?
The Dollar (AUD).
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.