LIM
Lima
Peru
17,184 km
10,677 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
17,184 km
10,677 mi / 9,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Lima
Heading
46°
northeast

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LIM RUK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code LIM RUK
ICAO Code SPJC VNRK
City Lima Rukumkot
Country Peru Nepal
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 113 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 28.630000, 82.190000

Lima (LIM) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 17,184 kilometers (10,677 miles / 9,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:18 in Lima, it's 00:03 in Rukumkot. With a 10.75-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 2,387 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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