Kakamega to Lima flights
Lima lies 12,381 km (7,693 mi) west of Kakamega, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kakamega | Lima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Peru |
| Population | 1.9 million | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,563 m (5,128 ft) | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | KIS, 41 km out | LIM, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 50100 | 02250–15088 |
Clocks in Lima are 8 h behind Kakamega right now, so a 16 h 37 min journey lands only 8 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lima
Crossing from Kenya into Peru: money changes from the Shilling to the Sol (PEN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kakamega
Kakamega is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Eldoret International Airport (EDL, 56 km).
Arriving in Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,506 ft | 113 ft |
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Staying in Lima
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Common questions
How far is Lima from Kakamega?
12,381 km (7,693 mi) in a straight line, west of Kakamega.
How long does it take to get from Kakamega to Lima by air?
About 16 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kakamega and Lima?
Lima is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Kakamega to Lima flights?
Typically Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).
What currency do I need in Lima?
The Sol (PEN).
Where can I stay in Lima?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.