KTL
Kitale
Kenya
2,951 km
1,833 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,951 km
1,833 mi / 1,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTL RUH
Airport Name Kitale Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KTL RUH
ICAO Code HKKT OERK
City Kitale Riyadh
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,070 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kitale (KTL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,951 kilometers (1,833 miles / 1,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:42 in Kitale, it's 10:42 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,021 feet between the two airports. King Khaled 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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