Lima to Santos flights
Santos lies 3,495 km (2,172 mi) south-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 5 h 14 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 | Santos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Brazil |
| Population | 7.7 million | 418,608 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | CGH, 49 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 11000-000 |
Clocks in Santos are 2 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 5 h 14 min journey lands 7 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santos
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 Santos
Santos is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 49 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 60 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | 49 km (30 mi) | 6,365 ft | 2,631 ft |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,139 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (regional) | SJK | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,780 ft | 2,120 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,495 km (2,172 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Santos
Our booking partner lists 516 places to stay in Santos. Of the 233 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (172). Across 57 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 53,974 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santos from Lima?
3,495 km (2,172 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Santos by air?
About 5 h 14 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 Santos?
Santos is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Santos flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH); Santos also has GRU, SJK.
What currency do I need in Santos?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Santos?
Our booking partner lists 516 places to stay in Santos, bookable on this site.
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.