KMU
Kisimayu Airport
Somalia
13,206 km
8,206 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
13,206 km
8,206 mi / 7,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
256°
west southwest

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KMU LIM
Airport Name Kisimayu Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KMU LIM
ICAO Code HCMK SPJC
City N/A Lima
Country Somalia Peru
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Lima
Elevation 49 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -0.380000, 42.460000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kisimayu Airport (KMU) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kisimayu Airport (KMU) in Kisimayu Airport, Somalia to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 13,206 kilometers (8,206 miles / 7,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Somalia 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 20:20 in Kisimayu Airport, it's 12:20 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.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kisimayu Airport (KMU) follows a heading of 97° (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 Kisimayu Airport (KMU) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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