Lima to Phalaborwa flights
Phalaborwa lies 11,252 km (6,991 mi) south-east of Lima, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 11 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 | Phalaborwa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | South Africa |
| Population | 7.7 million | 109,468 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | PHW, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 1390–1396 |
Clocks in Phalaborwa are 7 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 15 h 11 min journey lands 22 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phalaborwa
Crossing from Peru into South Africa: money changes from the Sol to the Rand (ZAR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,491 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport (regional) | PHW | 2 km (1 mi) | 4,491 ft | 1,432 ft |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (regional) | HDS | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,094 ft | 1,801 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,252 km (6,991 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 Phalaborwa from Lima?
11,252 km (6,991 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Phalaborwa by air?
About 15 h 11 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 Phalaborwa?
Phalaborwa is 7 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Phalaborwa flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW); Phalaborwa also has HDS.
What currency do I need in Phalaborwa?
The Rand (ZAR).
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.