GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
5,764 km
3,581 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
5,764 km
3,581 mi / 3,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
142°
southeast

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GVA KTL
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code GVA KTL
ICAO Code LSGG HKKT
City Geneva Kitale
Country Switzerland Kenya
Timezone Europe/Zurich Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,411 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 0.970000, 34.960000

Geneva (GVA) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 5,764 kilometers (3,581 miles / 3,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:59 in Geneva, it's 07:59 in Kitale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,659 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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