Flight time from São Paulo to Lima
A nonstop flight from São Paulo (GRU) to Lima (LIM) takes about 5 h 25 min. Flying back from Lima to São Paulo takes about 5 hours. The two airports are 2,159 miles (3,475 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| GRU → LIM | 5h 25m | São Paulo → 12:25 PM |
| LIM → GRU | 5h 00m | Lima → 4:00 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Lima is 2 hours behind of São Paulo right now. See the time now in São Paulo and Lima, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Lima to São Paulo flight is usually quicker than São Paulo to Lima. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from São Paulo to Lima?
A nonstop flight from São Paulo (GRU) to Lima (LIM) takes about 5 h 25 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 5 hours.
How far is Lima from São Paulo?
2,159 miles (3,475 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between GRU and LIM airports.
What is the time difference between São Paulo and Lima?
Lima is 2 hours behind of São Paulo right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave São Paulo at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Lima?
Leaving São Paulo at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Lima at about 12:25 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.