KTL
Kitale
Kenya
14,513 km
9,018 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,513 km
9,018 mi / 7,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTL MEX
Airport Name Kitale Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code KTL MEX
ICAO Code HKKT MMMX
City Kitale Mexico City
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 6,070 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 19.440000, -99.070000

Kitale (KTL) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,513 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Mexico. 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 08:19 in Kitale, it's 23:19 in Mexico City. 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 1,246 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kitale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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