Los Angeles (LAX) to Lima (LIM)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,176
miles
6,721
kilometers
3,629
nautical miles

🕐 8h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (132°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,176 6,682
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,176 6,682
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,176 6,264
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,176 6,264
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,176 8,352
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,176 6,264
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Los Angeles to Lima would take approximately 9 days compared to just 8h 27m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to LIM route connects Los Angeles, United States with Lima, Peru. This long-haul flight covers 4,176 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 132° from Los Angeles. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About LIM

Jorge Chávez International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport is 4,176 miles (6,721 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to LIM typically take around 8h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,176 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.