KTL
Kitale
Kenya
12,913 km
8,023 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
12,913 km
8,023 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTL STL
Airport Name Kitale Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code KTL STL
ICAO Code HKKT KSTL
City Kitale St Louis
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 6,070 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 38.750000, -90.370000

Kitale (KTL) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 12,913 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 United States. 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 06:16 in Kitale, it's 21:16 in St Louis. 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 5,453 feet between the two airports. St Louis Lambert 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 St Louis (STL) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 65° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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