KMG
Kunming
China
18,573 km
11,541 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
18,573 km
11,541 mi / 10,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
359°
north

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KMG LIM
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KMG LIM
ICAO Code ZPPP SPJC
City Kunming Lima
Country China Peru
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Lima
Elevation 6,217 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kunming (KMG) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 18,573 kilometers (11,541 miles / 10,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 China with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:37 in Kunming, it's 09:37 in Lima. With a 13-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 6,104 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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