LIM
Lima
Peru
15,898 km
9,879 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
15,898 km
9,879 mi / 8,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Lima
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIM UKB
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code LIM UKB
ICAO Code SPJC RJBE
City Lima Kobe
Country Peru Japan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 113 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 34.630000, 135.220000

Lima (LIM) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 15,898 kilometers (9,879 miles / 8,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Lima, it's 00:40 in Kobe. With a 14-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 Kobe (UKB) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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