GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
12,539 km
7,791 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,539 km
7,791 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
260°
west

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GMB LIM
Airport Name Gambella Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GMB LIM
ICAO Code HAGM SPJC
City Gambela Lima
Country Ethiopia Peru
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Lima
Elevation 1,614 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 8.130000, 34.560000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Gambela (GMB) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,539 kilometers (7,791 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Ethiopia 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 05:55 in Gambela, it's 21:55 in Lima. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,501 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Gambella Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Gambela (GMB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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