LIM
Lima
Peru
12,937 km
8,039 miles
OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
Distance
12,937 km
8,039 mi / 6,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

LIM OYL
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Moyale Airport
IATA Code LIM OYL
ICAO Code SPJC HKMY
City Lima Moyale (Lower)
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 113 ft 2,790 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 3.470000, 39.100000

Lima (LIM) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya is 12,937 kilometers (8,039 miles / 6,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 20:55 in Lima, it's 04:55 in Moyale (Lower). 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 2,677 feet between the two airports. Moyale Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport.

The return flight from Moyale (Lower) (OYL) 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 Moyale Airport (OYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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