KEY
Kericho
Kenya
5,919 km
3,678 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,919 km
3,678 mi / 3,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KEY ZRH
Airport Name Kericho Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KEY ZRH
ICAO Code HKKR LSZH
City Kericho Zurich
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,562 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kericho (KEY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,919 kilometers (3,678 miles / 3,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Kericho, it's 22:29 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,146 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Kericho Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kericho (KEY) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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