KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
11,688 km
7,263 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,688 km
7,263 mi / 6,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
257°
west southwest

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KME LIM
Airport Name Kamembe Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KME LIM
ICAO Code HRZA SPJC
City Kamembe Lima
Country Rwanda Peru
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Lima
Elevation 5,192 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kamembe (KME) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,688 kilometers (7,263 miles / 6,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Rwanda 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 11:05 in Kamembe, it's 04:05 in Lima. With a 7-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 5,079 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kamembe (KME) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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