KTL
Kitale
Kenya
11,525 km
7,161 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,525 km
7,161 mi / 6,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTL SCL
Airport Name Kitale Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KTL SCL
ICAO Code HKKT SCEL
City Kitale Santiago
Country Kenya Chile
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Santiago
Elevation 6,070 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kitale (KTL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,525 kilometers (7,161 miles / 6,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:49 in Kitale, it's 02:49 in Santiago. With a 6-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 4,515 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez 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 Santiago (SCL) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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