Lima to Fort Lauderdale
5h 42m The flight from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) covers 4,249 km (2,640 miles) and takes approximately 5h 42m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 356°, passing near 7.0° N, 78.6° 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 | 7h 43m | 8h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 27m | 5h 52m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 43m | 5h 08m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 00m | 5h 25m |
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
| LIM | FLL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport |
| City | Lima | Fort Lauderdale |
| Country | Peru | United States |
| ICAO | SPJC | KFLL |
| Coordinates | -12.0219, -77.1143 | 26.0726, -80.1527 |
| Elevation | 113 ft | 9 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Lima to Fort Lauderdale?
A non-stop flight from Lima (LIM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes about 5h 42m. The great-circle distance is 4,249 km (2,640 miles, 2,294 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 356°.
How far is Lima from Fort Lauderdale?
4,249 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,640 miles or 2,294 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 LIM and FLL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,249 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
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.