Lima to Santarém flights
Santarém lies 2,681 km (1,666 mi) east of Lima, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 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.
| Lima | Santarém | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Population | 7.7 million | 360,871 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Santarem) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | STM, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 58928-000–68000-000 |
Clocks in Santarém are 2 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 4 h 11 min journey lands 6 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santarém
Crossing from Peru into Brazil: money changes from the Sol to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
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 Santarém
Santarém is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (regional) | STM | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 198 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Santarém from Lima?
2,681 km (1,666 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Santarém by air?
About 4 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 Santarém?
Santarém is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Santarem against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Santarém flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM).
What currency do I need in Santarém?
The Real (BRL).
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.