KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
13,828 km
8,592 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
13,828 km
8,592 mi / 7,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
109°
east southeast

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KIE LIM
Airport Name Aropa Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KIE LIM
ICAO Code AYIQ SPJC
City Kieta Lima
Country Papua New Guinea Peru
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville America/Lima
Elevation 10 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kieta (KIE) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 13,828 kilometers (8,592 miles / 7,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:32 in Kieta, it's 09:32 in Lima. With a 16-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 Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 254° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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