KEY
Kericho
Kenya
12,569 km
7,810 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
12,569 km
7,810 mi / 6,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KEY MIA
Airport Name Kericho Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code KEY MIA
ICAO Code HKKR KMIA
City Kericho Miami
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 6,562 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 25.800000, -80.290000

Kericho (KEY) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 12,569 kilometers (7,810 miles / 6,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Kericho, it's 12:55 in Miami. With a 8-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 6,553 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Kericho Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Kericho (KEY) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kericho Airport (KEY) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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