Distance From Jorge Chávez International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, LIM - DTW Distance

The distance from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 3768 miles or 6064 kilometers or 3273 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lima ( Peru ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lima and Detroit takes around 8 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima, Peru to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 8 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LIM - DTW

Kilometers		6064 km
Statute Miles		3768 miles
Nautical Miles		3273 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 39 minutes

Jorge Chávez International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - LIM to DTW Flight Path

Location of Jorge Chávez International Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lima to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lima, Peru and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIM - DTW

Time difference between Lima (Peru) and Detroit (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lima (Peru)	2026-11-03, 14:55:29 -05
Detroit (United States)	2026-11-03, 14:55:29 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM / SPJC) Lima, Peru

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States