KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
15,684 km
9,746 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
15,684 km
9,746 mi / 8,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
303°
west northwest

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KWH LIM
Airport Name Khwahan Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KWH LIM
ICAO Code OAHN SPJC
City Khwahan Lima
Country Afghanistan Peru
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Lima
Elevation 3,593 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 37.880000, 70.220000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Khwahan (KWH) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 15,684 kilometers (9,746 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Afghanistan 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 15:52 in Khwahan, it's 06:22 in Lima. With a 9.5-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 3,480 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Khwahan Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Khwahan (KWH) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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