KST
Kosti
Sudan
12,427 km
7,722 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,427 km
7,722 mi / 6,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

KST LIM
Airport Name Kosti Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KST LIM
ICAO Code HSKI SPJC
City Kosti Lima
Country Sudan Peru
Timezone Africa/Khartoum America/Lima
Elevation 1,289 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 13.180000, 32.730000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kosti (KST) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,427 kilometers (7,722 miles / 6,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Sudan 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 06:12 in Kosti, it's 23:12 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 1,176 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kosti Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kosti (KST) follows a heading of 80° (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 Kosti Airport (KST) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.