KET
Kengtung
Myanmar
18,927 km
11,761 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
18,927 km
11,761 mi / 10,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
341°
north northwest

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KET LIM
Airport Name Kengtung Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KET LIM
ICAO Code VYKG SPJC
City Kengtung Lima
Country Myanmar Peru
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Lima
Elevation 2,798 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 21.300000, 99.640000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kengtung (KET) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kengtung Airport (KET) in Kengtung, Myanmar to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 18,927 kilometers (11,761 miles / 10,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Myanmar 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 22:40 in Kengtung, it's 11:10 in Lima. With a 11.5-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 2,685 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kengtung Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kengtung (KET) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 Kengtung Airport (KET) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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