Flights to Lima
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,506 ft | 113 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,506 ft, LIM can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 113 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Lima
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima to Quito | Ecuador | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Lima to Guayaquil | Ecuador | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Lima to La Paz | Bolivia | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Lima to Arequipa | Peru | 765 km (475 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Lima to Trujillo | Peru | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Lima to Cochabamba | Bolivia | 1,310 km (814 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Lima to Cuenca | Ecuador | 1,040 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Lima to Piura | Peru | 861 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Lima to Chiclayo | Peru | 663 km (412 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Lima to Porto Velho | Brazil | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Lima to Santo Domingo de los Colorados | Ecuador | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Lima to Huancayo | Peru | 198 km (123 mi) | about 1 h |
| Lima to Cusco | Peru | 573 km (356 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Lima to Rio Branco | Brazil | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Lima to Antofagasta | Chile | 1,468 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Lima to Pasto | Colombia | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Lima to Ambato | Ecuador | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Lima to Iquitos | Peru | 1,012 km (629 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Lima to Pucallpa | Peru | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Lima to Portoviejo | Ecuador | 1,279 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Lima to Chimbote | Peru | 372 km (231 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Lima to Eloy Alfaro | Ecuador | 1,141 km (709 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Lima to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,161 km (6,314 mi) | about 13 h 47 min |
| Lima to São Paulo | Brazil | 3,453 km (2,145 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Lima to Jakarta | Indonesia | 17,940 km (11,148 mi) | about 23 h 45 min |
| Lima to Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | 3,776 km (2,346 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Lima to Singapore | Singapore | 18,815 km (11,691 mi) | about 24 h 52 min |
| Lima to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 12,667 km (7,871 mi) | about 16 h 59 min |
| Lima to Nairobi | Kenya | 12,564 km (7,807 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Lima to Surabaya | Indonesia | 17,613 km (10,944 mi) | about 23 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Lima?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is the closest large airport at 10 km (6 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LIM from Lima city centre?
10 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Lima on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.