Nairobi to Chimbote flights
Chimbote lies 12,770 km (7,935 mi) west of Nairobi, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 7 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.
| Nairobi | Chimbote | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Peru |
| Population | 4.4 million | 316,966 |
| Elevation | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 13 km out | CHM, 11 km out |
Clocks in Chimbote are 8 h behind Nairobi right now, so a 17 h 7 min journey lands only 9 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chimbote
Crossing from Kenya into Peru: money changes from the Shilling to the Sol (PEN); traffic switches to the right; 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 Nairobi
Nairobi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 4 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 12,770 km (7,935 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 Nairobi?
12,770 km (7,935 mi) in a straight line, west of Nairobi.
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Chimbote by air?
About 17 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nairobi and Chimbote?
Chimbote is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Nairobi to Chimbote flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) 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.