ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
987 km
613 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
987 km
613 mi / 533 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD KTL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code ADD KTL
ICAO Code HAAB HKKT
City Addis Ababa Kitale
Country Ethiopia Kenya
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,630 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 0.970000, 34.960000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 987 kilometers (613 miles / 533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:35 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:35 in Kitale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,560 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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