LIM
Lima
Peru
12,795 km
7,951 miles
MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
Distance
12,795 km
7,951 mi / 6,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
100°
east

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LIM MBA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mombasa Moi International Airport
IATA Code LIM MBA
ICAO Code SPJC HKMO
City Lima Mombasa
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 113 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -4.030000, 39.590000

Lima (LIM) to Mombasa (MBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya is 12,795 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Peru with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Lima, it's 07:39 in Mombasa. 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.

The return flight from Mombasa (MBA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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