AUS
Austin
United States
13,924 km
8,652 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
13,924 km
8,652 mi / 7,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AUS KTL
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code AUS KTL
ICAO Code KAUS HKKT
City Austin Kitale
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 542 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 0.970000, 34.960000

Austin (AUS) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 13,924 kilometers (8,652 miles / 7,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Austin, it's 12:05 in Kitale. With a 9-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 5,529 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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