GAS
Garissa
Kenya
12,901 km
8,016 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,901 km
8,016 mi / 6,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
256°
west southwest

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GAS LIM
Airport Name Garissa Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GAS LIM
ICAO Code HKGA SPJC
City Garissa Lima
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 475 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Garissa (GAS) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,901 kilometers (8,016 miles / 6,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Kenya with Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:04 in Garissa, it's 04:04 in Lima. 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 Lima (LIM) to Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Garissa Airport (GAS) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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