LIM
Lima
Peru
11,919 km
7,406 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
11,919 km
7,406 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM MBQ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code LIM MBQ
ICAO Code SPJC HUMA
City Lima Mbarara
Country Peru Uganda
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Kampala
Elevation 113 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Lima (LIM) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 11,919 kilometers (7,406 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Uganda. 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 00:39 in Lima, it's 08:39 in Mbarara. 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 4,487 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 257° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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