IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,526 km
2,812 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
4,526 km
2,812 mi / 2,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

IST KTL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code IST KTL
ICAO Code LTFM HKKT
City Istanbul Kitale
Country Turkey Kenya
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 325 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 0.970000, 34.960000

Istanbul (IST) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 4,526 kilometers (2,812 miles / 2,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Istanbul, it's 10:20 in Kitale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,745 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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