Lima (LIM) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,059

miles

12,970

kilometers

7,003

nautical miles

🕐 15h 51m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (216°)

Direction

🌍 +15h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,059	+4,835	12,894 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,059	+4,835	12,894 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,059	+4,030	12,089 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,059	+4,030	12,089 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,059	+8,059	16,118 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,059	+4,030	12,089 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?

A round trip between Lima and Melbourne earns you 16,118 base miles - that's 64% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LIM to MEL route connects Lima, Peru with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 8,059 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Peru to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 216° from Lima. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LIM

Jorge Chávez International Airport

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

🛬 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 8,059 miles (12,970 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from LIM to MEL typically take around 15h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,059 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.