Distance From Jorge Chávez International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LIM - DCA Distance

The distance from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 3515 miles or 5657 kilometers or 3053 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 Washington ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lima and Washington takes around 8 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima, Peru to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States is 8 hours 4 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 - DCA

Kilometers		5657 km
Statute Miles		3515 miles
Nautical Miles		3053 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 4 minutes

Jorge Chávez International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Flight Route Map - LIM to DCA Flight Path

Location of Jorge Chávez International Airport & Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lima to Washington nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lima, Peru and Washington, United States. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIM - DCA

Time difference between Lima (Peru) and Washington (United States) is 1 Hours.
Washington time is 1 Hours ahead of Lima.

Location	Local Time
Lima (Peru)	2026-09-22, 07:21:26 -05
Washington (United States)	2026-09-22, 08:21:26 EDT

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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States