LIM
Lima
Peru
14,032 km
8,719 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
14,032 km
8,719 mi / 7,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
63°
east northeast

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LIM XIJ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code LIM XIJ
ICAO Code SPJC OKAJ
City Lima Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Peru Kuwait
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 113 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 28.930000, 47.790000

Lima (LIM) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 14,032 kilometers (8,719 miles / 7,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Kuwait. 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 15:08 in Lima, it's 23:08 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 276° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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