LIM
Lima
Peru
12,777 km
7,939 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
12,777 km
7,939 mi / 6,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM NEK
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code LIM NEK
ICAO Code SPJC HANK
City Lima Nekemte
Country Peru Ethiopia
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 113 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 9.050000, 36.600000

Lima (LIM) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 12,777 kilometers (7,939 miles / 6,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 23:15 in Lima, it's 07:15 in Nekemte. 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 6,387 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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