Lima to Mbale flights
Mbale lies 12,337 km (7,666 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 16 h 34 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 | Mbale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Uganda |
| Population | 7.7 million | 111,300 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | SRT, 94 km out |
Clocks in Mbale are 8 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 16 h 34 min journey lands 24 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mbale
Crossing from Peru into Uganda: money changes from the Sol to the Shilling (UGX); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +256; 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 Mbale
Mbale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Soroti Airport (SRT), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,100 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soroti Airport (regional) | SRT | 94 km (58 mi) | 6,100 ft | 3,697 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,337 km (7,666 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 Mbale from Lima?
12,337 km (7,666 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Mbale by air?
About 16 h 34 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 Mbale?
Mbale is 8 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kampala against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Mbale flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Soroti Airport (SRT).
What currency do I need in Mbale?
The Shilling (UGX).
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.