Detroit (DTW) to Lima (LIM)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,768
miles
6,064
kilometers
3,274
nautical miles

🕐 7h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 S (173°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,768 6,029
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,768 6,029
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,768 5,652
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,768 5,652
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,768 7,536
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,768 5,652
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from United States to Peru requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to LIM route connects Detroit, United States with Lima, Peru. This long-haul flight covers 3,768 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Peru. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 173° from Detroit.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About LIM

Jorge Chávez International Airport

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) serves Lima, Peru.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport is 3,768 miles (6,064 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to LIM typically take around 7h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,768 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.