Lima to Pago Pago flights
Pago Pago lies 10,067 km (6,255 mi) west 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 39 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 | Pago Pago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | American Samoa |
| Population | 7.7 million | 11,500 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-11 (Pacific/Pago_Pago) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | PPG, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 96799 |
Clocks in Pago Pago are 6 h behind Lima right now, so a 13 h 39 min journey lands only 7 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pago Pago
Crossing from Peru into American Samoa: money changes from the Sol to the Dollar (USD); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes ++1-684; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Pago Pago
Pago Pago is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pago Pago International Airport | PPG | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,000 ft | 32 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pago Pago from Lima?
10,067 km (6,255 mi) in a straight line, west of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Pago Pago by air?
About 13 h 39 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 Pago Pago?
Pago Pago is 6 h behind at the moment (Pacific/Pago_Pago against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Pago Pago flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Pago Pago International Airport (PPG).
What currency do I need in Pago Pago?
The Dollar (USD).
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.