Houston (IAH) to Lima (LIM)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,146
miles
5,062
kilometers
2,734
nautical miles

🕐 6h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (155°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,146 5,034
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,146 5,034
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,146 4,719
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,146 4,719
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,146 6,292
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,146 4,719
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 IAH to LIM route connects Houston, United States with Lima, Peru. This long-haul flight covers 3,146 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 SE bearing of 155° from Houston. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About LIM

Jorge Chávez International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport is 3,146 miles (5,062 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to LIM typically take around 6h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,146 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.