LIM
Lima
Peru
12,189 km
7,574 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
12,189 km
7,574 mi / 6,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Lima
Heading
268°
west

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LIM MZK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code LIM MZK
ICAO Code SPJC NGMK
City Lima Marakei
Country Peru Kiribati
Timezone America/Lima Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 113 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 2.060000, 173.270000

Lima (LIM) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:38 in Lima, it's 04:38 in Marakei. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Marakei (MZK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). 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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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