Lima to Kuching flights
Kuching lies 18,594 km (11,554 mi) south-west of Lima, +13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 24 h 35 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.
| Lima | Kuching | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Malaysia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 402,738 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | KCH, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 93000–93990 |
Clocks in Kuching are 13 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 24 h 35 min journey lands 37 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kuching
Crossing from Peru into Malaysia: money changes from the Sol to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Kuching
Kuching is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kuching International Airport (KCH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,402-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuching International Airport | KCH | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,402 ft | 89 ft |
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Staying in Kuching
Our booking partner lists 797 places to stay in Kuching. Of the 433 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (201), and 6 are five-star. Across 146 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 54,490 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuching from Lima?
18,594 km (11,554 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Kuching by air?
About 24 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Kuching?
Kuching is 13 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuching against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Kuching flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Kuching International Airport (KCH).
What currency do I need in Kuching?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kuching?
Our booking partner lists 797 places to stay in Kuching, bookable on this site.
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.