KTL
Kitale
Kenya
12,429 km
7,723 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,429 km
7,723 mi / 6,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTL LIM
Airport Name Kitale Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KTL LIM
ICAO Code HKKT SPJC
City Kitale Lima
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 6,070 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kitale (KTL) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,429 kilometers (7,723 miles / 6,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Kenya 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 10:53 in Kitale, it's 02:53 in Lima. With a 8-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 5,957 feet between the two airports. Jorge Chavez International Airport sits lower than Kitale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lima (LIM) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) and Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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