KTL
Kitale
Kenya
5,861 km
3,642 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,861 km
3,642 mi / 3,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
323°
northwest

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KTL MAD
Airport Name Kitale Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code KTL MAD
ICAO Code HKKT LEMD
City Kitale Madrid
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 6,070 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 40.490000, -3.570000

Kitale (KTL) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,861 kilometers (3,642 miles / 3,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Spain. 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 06:31 in Kitale, it's 04:31 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,069 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits lower than Kitale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) and Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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