LIM
Lima
Peru
12,786 km
7,945 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
12,786 km
7,945 mi / 6,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
101°
east

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LIM UKA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code LIM UKA
ICAO Code SPJC HKUK
City Lima Ukunda
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 113 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Lima (LIM) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 12,786 kilometers (7,945 miles / 6,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 11:54 in Lima, it's 19:54 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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