GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
17,400 km
10,812 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
17,400 km
10,812 mi / 9,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
309°
northwest

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GKH LIM
Airport Name Gorkha Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code GKH LIM
ICAO Code VNGK SPJC
City Gorkha Lima
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 1,500 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Gorkha (GKH) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 17,400 kilometers (10,812 miles / 9,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Gorkha, it's 09:55 in Lima. 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 1,387 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Gorkha Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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