LIM
Lima
Peru
11,019 km
6,847 miles
MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
Distance
11,019 km
6,847 mi / 5,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
98°
east

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LIM MJM
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mbuji Mayi Airport
IATA Code LIM MJM
ICAO Code SPJC FZWA
City Lima Mbuji Mayi
Country Peru DR Congo
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 113 ft 2,221 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -6.120000, 23.570000

Lima (LIM) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo is 11,019 kilometers (6,847 miles / 5,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Lima, it's 14:04 in Mbuji Mayi. 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 2,108 feet between the two airports. Mbuji Mayi Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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