AMS to LIM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is 10,520 km (6,537 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LIM to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Lima?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is 10,520 km (6,537 mi, 5,680 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to LIM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIM is roughly west of AMS.
How is the AMS to LIM route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-LIM in IATA codes and EHAM-SPJC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Jorge Chávez International Airport is LIM (SPJC).
| AMS | LIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Jorge Chávez International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | SPJC |
| Country | Netherlands | Peru |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 113 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #139 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; SPJC starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIM sits 124 ft (38 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to LIM
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Lima?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are 10,520 km (6,537 mi, 5,680 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to LIM?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and LIM takes about 13h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIM from AMS?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) lies roughly west of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to LIM?
1 airline appear on the AMS-LIM route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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