JFK to LIM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is 5,866 km (3,645 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 50m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (LIM to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Lima?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is 5,866 km (3,645 mi, 3,167 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 JFK to LIM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LIM is roughly south of JFK.
How is the JFK to LIM route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-LIM in IATA codes and KJFK-SPJC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Jorge Chávez International Airport is LIM (SPJC).
| JFK | LIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | SPJC |
| Country | United States | Peru |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 113 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #139 |
KJFK starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; SPJC starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LIM sits 100 ft (30 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, JJ.
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 New York from Lima?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) are 5,866 km (3,645 mi, 3,167 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to LIM?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and LIM takes about 7h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LIM from JFK?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) lies roughly south of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to LIM?
1 airline appear on the JFK-LIM route in the open dataset, including LAN Airlines.
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