New York (JFK) to Lima (LIM)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,645
miles
5,866
kilometers
3,167
nautical miles

🕐 7h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 S (184°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,645 5,832
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,645 5,832
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,645 5,468
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,645 5,468
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,645 7,290
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,645 5,468
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?

Flights between New York and Lima follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to LIM route connects New York, United States with Lima, Peru. This long-haul flight covers 3,645 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 184° from New York.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About LIM

Jorge Chávez International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport is 3,645 miles (5,866 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LIM typically take around 7h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,645 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.