KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
9,659 km
6,002 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
9,659 km
6,002 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
257°
west southwest

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KAD LIM
Airport Name Kaduna Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KAD LIM
ICAO Code DNKA SPJC
City Kaduna Lima
Country Nigeria Peru
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Lima
Elevation 2,073 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 10.700000, 7.320000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kaduna (KAD) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 9,659 kilometers (6,002 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Nigeria 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 23:44 in Kaduna, it's 17:44 in Lima. With a 6-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 1,960 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kaduna Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kaduna (KAD) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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