KTL
Kitale
Kenya
12,600 km
7,830 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,600 km
7,830 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

KTL UIO
Airport Name Kitale Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KTL UIO
ICAO Code HKKT SEQM
City Kitale Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,070 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kitale (KTL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,600 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Ecuador. 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 07:20 in Kitale, it's 23:20 in Quito. With a 8-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 3,130 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kitale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 89° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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