Kinshasa to Chimbote flights
Chimbote lies 10,359 km (6,437 mi) west of Kinshasa, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 2 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.
| Kinshasa | Chimbote | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Peru |
| Population | 16 million | 316,966 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | CHM, 11 km out |
Clocks in Chimbote are 6 h behind Kinshasa right now, so a 14 h 2 min journey lands only 8 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chimbote
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Peru: money changes from the Franc to the Sol (PEN); 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 Kinshasa
Kinshasa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 16 km).
Arriving in Chimbote
Chimbote is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (regional) | CHM | 11 km (7 mi) | 5,905 ft | 69 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,359 km (6,437 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Chimbote from Kinshasa?
10,359 km (6,437 mi) in a straight line, west of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Chimbote by air?
About 14 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Chimbote?
Chimbote is 6 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Chimbote flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM).
What currency do I need in Chimbote?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.