Lima to Sucre flights
Sucre lies 1,480 km (920 mi) south-east of Lima, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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 | Sucre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Bolivia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 224,838 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 2,798 m (9,180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | SRE, 27 km out |
Clocks in Sucre are 1 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sucre
Crossing from Peru into Bolivia: money changes from the Sol to the Boliviano (BOB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +591; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
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 Sucre
Sucre is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alcantarí International Airport (SRE), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantarí International Airport | SRE | 27 km (17 mi) | 11,811 ft | 10,184 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sucre from Lima?
1,480 km (920 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Sucre by air?
About 2 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 Sucre?
Sucre is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/La_Paz against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Sucre flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE).
What currency do I need in Sucre?
The Boliviano (BOB).
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.