The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 12,629 kilometers (7,847 miles / 6,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 23:40 in Lima, it's 07:40 in Nanyuki. 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 6,137 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki (NYK) 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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.