Lima to Frankfurt am Main
13h 45m The flight from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) covers 10,724 km (6,664 miles) and takes approximately 13h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 40°, passing near 24.8° N, 45.1° 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 | 19h 30m | 19h 55m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 45m | 14h 10m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 55m | 12h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 37m | 13h 02m |
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 | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Jorge Chávez International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| City | Lima | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | Peru | Germany |
| ICAO | SPJC | EDDF |
| Coordinates | -12.0219, -77.1143 | 50.0267, 8.5584 |
| Elevation | 113 ft | 364 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Lima to Frankfurt am Main?
A non-stop flight from Lima (LIM) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) takes about 13h 45m. The great-circle distance is 10,724 km (6,664 miles, 5,790 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 40°.
How far is Lima from Frankfurt am Main?
10,724 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,664 miles or 5,790 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 FRA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,724 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 45m 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.