CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,243 km
2,637 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
4,243 km
2,637 mi / 2,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KTL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code CPT KTL
ICAO Code FACT HKKT
City Cape Town Kitale
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 0.970000, 34.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 4,243 kilometers (2,637 miles / 2,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:29 in Cape Town, it's 03:29 in Kitale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,919 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.