KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
16,449 km
10,221 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
16,449 km
10,221 mi / 8,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
48°
northeast

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KUV LIM
Airport Name Kunsan Air Base Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code KUV LIM
ICAO Code RKJK SPJC
City Kunsan Lima
Country South Korea Peru
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Lima
Elevation 29 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 35.900000, 126.620000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Kunsan (KUV) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 16,449 kilometers (10,221 miles / 8,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 South Korea 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 02:57 in Kunsan, it's 12:57 in Lima. With a 14-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 Kunsan (KUV) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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