KEY
Kericho
Kenya
13,044 km
8,105 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
13,044 km
8,105 mi / 7,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
314°
northwest

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KEY STL
Airport Name Kericho Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KEY STL
ICAO Code HKKR KSTL
City Kericho St Louis
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 6,562 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kericho (KEY) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 13,044 kilometers (8,105 miles / 7,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 00:47 in Kericho, it's 15:47 in St Louis. 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 5,945 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert 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 St Louis (STL) to Kericho (KEY) follows a heading of 66° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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