Lima to Musanze flights
Musanze lies 11,782 km (7,321 mi) east of Lima, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 51 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 | Musanze | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Rwanda |
| Population | 7.7 million | 153,368 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 1,849 m (6,066 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | GOM, 48 km out |
Clocks in Musanze are 7 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 15 h 51 min journey lands 22 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Musanze
Crossing from Peru into Rwanda: money changes from the Sol to the Franc (RWF); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +250; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648878.
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 Musanze
Musanze is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Goma International Airport (GOM), 48 km (30 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,695 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kigali International Airport (KGL, 77 km), Savannah Airstrip (KHX, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | 48 km (30 mi) | 9,695 ft | 5,089 ft |
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Savannah Airstrip (regional) | KHX | 87 km (54 mi) | 6,004 ft | 3,600 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,782 km (7,321 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 Musanze from Lima?
11,782 km (7,321 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Musanze by air?
About 15 h 51 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 Musanze?
Musanze is 7 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kigali against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Musanze flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Goma International Airport (GOM); Musanze also has KGL, KHX.
What currency do I need in Musanze?
The Franc (RWF).
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.