KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
11,405 km
7,087 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,405 km
7,087 mi / 6,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
256°
west southwest

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KOO LIM
Airport Name Kongolo Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KOO LIM
ICAO Code FZRQ SPJC
City Kongolo Lima
Country DR Congo Peru
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Lima
Elevation 1,850 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -5.390000, 26.990000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kongolo (KOO) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,405 kilometers (7,087 miles / 6,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 13:31 in Kongolo, it's 06:31 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 1,737 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kongolo Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kongolo (KOO) 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 Kongolo Airport (KOO) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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