AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
10,378 km
6,449 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
10,378 km
6,449 mi / 5,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

AEP KTL
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Kitale Airport
IATA Code AEP KTL
ICAO Code SABE HKKT
City Buenos Aires Kitale
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 18 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 0.970000, 34.960000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 10,378 kilometers (6,449 miles / 5,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Buenos Aires, it's 12:00 in Kitale. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,052 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Jorge Newbery Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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