LIM
Lima
Peru
12,873 km
7,999 miles
MYD
Malindi
Kenya
Distance
12,873 km
7,999 mi / 6,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM MYD
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Malindi Airport
IATA Code LIM MYD
ICAO Code SPJC HKML
City Lima Malindi
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 113 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -3.230000, 40.100000

Lima (LIM) to Malindi (MYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya is 12,873 kilometers (7,999 miles / 6,951 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 12:03 in Lima, it's 20:03 in Malindi. 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 Malindi (MYD) 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 Malindi Airport (MYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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