LIM to MIA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Miami International Airport (MIA) is 4,219 km (2,622 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (MIA to LIM).
How far is it from Lima to Miami?
The great-circle distance between Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 4,219 km (2,622 mi, 2,278 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 LIM to MIA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MIA is roughly north of LIM.
How is the LIM to MIA route written in code?
The pair is written LIM-MIA in IATA codes and SPJC-KMIA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Jorge Chávez International Airport is LIM (SPJC), Miami International Airport is MIA (KMIA).
| LIM | MIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport | Miami International Airport |
| ICAO code | SPJC | KMIA |
| Country | Peru | United States |
| Elevation | 113 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #139 | #16 |
SPJC starts with S, the ICAO prefix for South America; KMIA starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MIA sits 105 ft (32 m) lower than LIM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LIM to MIA
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVA | Avianca | Active |
| LA | LAN Airlines | LAN | Lan | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
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 Lima from Miami?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are 4,219 km (2,622 mi, 2,278 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LIM to MIA?
A typical nonstop flight between LIM and MIA takes about 5h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MIA from LIM?
Miami International Airport (MIA) lies roughly north of Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
Which airlines fly LIM to MIA?
4 airlines appear on the LIM-MIA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, LAN Airlines.
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