BNE
Brisbane
Australia
12,817 km
7,964 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
12,817 km
7,964 mi / 6,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE KTL
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code BNE KTL
ICAO Code YBBN HKKT
City Brisbane Kitale
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 0.970000, 34.960000

Brisbane (BNE) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 12,817 kilometers (7,964 miles / 6,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:22 in Brisbane, it's 15:22 in Kitale. With a 7-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 6,057 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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