KEY
Kericho
Kenya
15,001 km
9,321 miles
PHX
Phoenix
United States
Distance
15,001 km
9,321 mi / 8,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KEY PHX
Airport Name Kericho Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA Code KEY PHX
ICAO Code HKKR KPHX
City Kericho Phoenix
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Phoenix
Elevation 6,562 ft 1,135 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 33.430000, -112.010000

Kericho (KEY) to Phoenix (PHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States is 15,001 kilometers (9,321 miles / 8,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 22:25 in Kericho, it's 12:25 in Phoenix. With a 10-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 5,427 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix (PHX) to Kericho (KEY) follows a heading of 50° (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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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