Distance From Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport, SDF - LIM Distance

The distance from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) is 3513 miles or 5654 kilometers or 3051 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 Louisville ( United States ) to Lima ( Peru )?

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

Estimated flight time from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States to Jorge Chávez International Airport, Lima, Peru 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 • SDF - LIM

Kilometers		5654 km
Statute Miles		3513 miles
Nautical Miles		3051 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 4 minutes

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport Flight Route Map - SDF to LIM Flight Path

Location of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport & Jorge Chávez International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Louisville to Lima nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDF - LIM

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

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:59:49 EST
Lima (Peru)	2025-12-16, 11:59:49 -05

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

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) Louisville, United States

Destination

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