LIM
Lima
Peru
9,089 km
5,648 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,089 km
5,648 mi / 4,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Lima
Heading
75°
east northeast

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LIM XKA
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code LIM XKA
ICAO Code SPJC DFEL
City Lima Kantchari
Country Peru Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 113 ft 879 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 12.470000, 1.500000

Lima (LIM) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 9,089 kilometers (5,648 miles / 4,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 03:15 in Lima, it's 08:15 in Kantchari. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kantchari (XKA) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 256° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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