Beijing to Lima
21h 04m The flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) covers 16,618 km (10,326 miles) and takes approximately 21h 04m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 27°, passing near 55.7° N, 114.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 30h 13m | 30h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 21h 18m | 21h 43m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 28m | 18h 53m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 33m | 19h 58m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PEK | LIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport |
| City | Beijing | Lima |
| Country | China | Peru |
| ICAO | ZBAA | SPJC |
| Coordinates | 40.0773, 116.5967 | -12.0219, -77.1143 |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 113 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to Lima?
A non-stop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lima (LIM) takes about 21h 04m. The great-circle distance is 16,618 km (10,326 miles, 8,973 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 27°.
How far is Beijing from Lima?
16,618 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,326 miles or 8,973 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PEK and LIM?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,618 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 21h 04m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.