KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
11,814 km
7,341 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
11,814 km
7,341 mi / 6,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
257°
west southwest

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KRE LIM
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KRE LIM
ICAO Code HBBO SPJC
City Kirundo Lima
Country Burundi Peru
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/Lima
Elevation 4,511 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kirundo (KRE) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 11,814 kilometers (7,341 miles / 6,379 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 Burundi 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 04:34 in Kirundo, it's 21:34 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 4,398 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kirundo (KRE) 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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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