KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
10,906 km
6,776 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,906 km
6,776 mi / 5,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
257°
west southwest

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KGA LIM
Airport Name Kananga Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KGA LIM
ICAO Code FZUA SPJC
City Kananga Lima
Country DR Congo Peru
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Lima
Elevation 2,139 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -5.900000, 22.470000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kananga (KGA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,906 kilometers (6,776 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 13:42 in Kananga, it's 06:42 in Lima. With a 7-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 2,026 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kananga Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kananga (KGA) follows a heading of 98° (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 Kananga Airport (KGA) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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