Lima (LIM) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,510
miles
7,259
kilometers
3,919
nautical miles

🕐 9h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (322°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,510 7,216
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,510 7,216
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,510 6,765
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,510 6,765
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,510 9,020
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,510 6,765
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 San Francisco earns you 9,020 base miles - that's 36% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LIM to SFO route connects Lima, Peru with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,510 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Peru to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 322° from Lima. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LIM

Jorge Chávez International Airport

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

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Jorge Chávez International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 4,510 miles (7,259 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LIM to SFO typically take around 9h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,510 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.