FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
10,182 km
6,327 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,182 km
6,327 mi / 5,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
258°
west southwest

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FIH LIM
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code FIH LIM
ICAO Code FZAA SPJC
City Kinshasa Lima
Country DR Congo Peru
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Lima
Elevation 1,027 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,182 kilometers (6,327 miles / 5,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Kinshasa, it's 06:16 in Lima. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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