London (LGW) to Lima (LIM)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,311

miles

10,157

kilometers

5,484

nautical miles

🕐 12h 31m

Flight Time

🧭 W (252°)

Direction

🌍 -5h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,311	+3,787	10,098 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,311	+3,787	10,098 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,311	+3,156	9,467 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,311	+3,156	9,467 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,311	+6,311	12,622 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,311	+3,156	9,467 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 London to Lima would take approximately 14 days compared to just 12h 31m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to LIM route connects London, United Kingdom with Lima, Peru. This long-haul flight covers 6,311 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Peru. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 252° from London. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About LIM

Jorge Chávez International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport is 6,311 miles (10,157 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from LGW to LIM typically take around 12h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,311 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.