Lima to Mossamedes flights
Mossamedes lies 9,573 km (5,948 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 1 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.
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| Lima | Mossamedes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Angola |
| Population | 7.7 million | 255,000 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+1 (Africa/Luanda) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | MSZ, 7 km out |
Clocks in Mossamedes are 6 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 13 h 1 min journey lands 19 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mossamedes
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 Mossamedes
Mossamedes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (regional) | MSZ | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,202 ft | 210 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,573 km (5,948 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Mossamedes from Lima?
9,573 km (5,948 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Mossamedes by air?
About 13 h 1 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 Mossamedes?
Mossamedes is 6 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Luanda against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Mossamedes flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport (MSZ).
What currency do I need in Mossamedes?
The Kwanza (AOA).
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.