LIM
Lima
Peru
10,092 km
6,271 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
10,092 km
6,271 mi / 5,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM NKL
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code LIM NKL
ICAO Code SPJC FZAR
City Lima Nkolo Fuma
Country Peru DR Congo
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 113 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Lima (LIM) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 10,092 kilometers (6,271 miles / 5,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 DR Congo. 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 17:49 in Lima, it's 23:49 in Nkolo Fuma. With a 6-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 1,363 feet between the two airports. Nkolo Fuma Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Nkolo Fuma (NKL) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 258° (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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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