ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
4,343 km
2,699 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
4,343 km
2,699 mi / 2,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
95°
east

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ABJ KTL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code ABJ KTL
ICAO Code DIAP HKKT
City Abidjan Kitale
Country Ivory Coast Kenya
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 21 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 0.970000, 34.960000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 4,343 kilometers (2,699 miles / 2,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:25 in Abidjan, it's 03:25 in Kitale. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,049 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Kitale Airport (KTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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