LIM
Lima
Peru
11,774 km
7,316 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
11,774 km
7,316 mi / 6,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM MMQ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code LIM MMQ
ICAO Code SPJC FLBA
City Lima Mbala
Country Peru Zambia
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 113 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Lima (LIM) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 11,774 kilometers (7,316 miles / 6,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Zambia. 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 08:13 in Lima, it's 15:13 in Mbala. 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 5,341 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 255° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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