Lima to Malindi flights
Malindi lies 12,866 km (7,995 mi) east of Lima, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 15 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 | Malindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Kenya |
| Population | 7.7 million | 119,859 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | MYD, 2 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 80200 |
Clocks in Malindi are 8 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 17 h 15 min journey lands 25 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malindi
Crossing from Peru into Kenya: money changes from the Sol to the Shilling (KES); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +254; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / 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 Malindi
Malindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malindi International Airport (MYD), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,600 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malindi International Airport (regional) | MYD | 2 km (1 mi) | 4,600 ft | 80 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,866 km (7,995 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 Malindi from Lima?
12,866 km (7,995 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Malindi by air?
About 17 h 15 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 Malindi?
Malindi is 8 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Nairobi against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Malindi flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Malindi International Airport (MYD).
What currency do I need in Malindi?
The Shilling (KES).
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.