LIM
Lima
Peru
12,790 km
7,947 miles
RBT
Marsabit
Kenya
Distance
12,790 km
7,947 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
93°
east

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LIM RBT
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Segel Airport
IATA Code LIM RBT
ICAO Code SPJC HKMB
City Lima Marsabit
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 113 ft 4,395 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 2.350000, 37.980000

Lima (LIM) to Marsabit (RBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Segel Airport (RBT) in Marsabit, Kenya is 12,790 kilometers (7,947 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:56 in Lima, it's 15:56 in Marsabit. With a 8-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 4,282 feet between the two airports. Segel Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Marsabit (RBT) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (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 Segel Airport (RBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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