KEY
Kericho
Kenya
12,953 km
8,048 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
12,953 km
8,048 mi / 6,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KEY MSP
Airport Name Kericho Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KEY MSP
ICAO Code HKKR KMSP
City Kericho Minneapolis
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 6,562 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kericho (KEY) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 12,953 kilometers (8,048 miles / 6,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 18:53 in Kericho, it's 09:53 in Minneapolis. With a 9-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 5,720 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Kericho Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kericho (KEY) follows a heading of 61° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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