KIH
Kish Island
Iran
14,669 km
9,115 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
14,669 km
9,115 mi / 7,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
278°
west

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KIH LIM
Airport Name Kish International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KIH LIM
ICAO Code OIBK SPJC
City Kish Island Lima
Country Iran Peru
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Lima
Elevation 101 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 26.530000, 53.980000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kish Island (KIH) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 14,669 kilometers (9,115 miles / 7,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Iran 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 07:44 in Kish Island, it's 23:14 in Lima. With a 8.5-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 Kish Island (KIH) follows a heading of 65° (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 Kish International Airport (KIH) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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