EWR
Newark
United States
11,535 km
7,167 miles
KTL
Kitale
Kenya
Distance
11,535 km
7,167 mi / 6,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR KTL
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Kitale Airport
IATA Code EWR KTL
ICAO Code KEWR HKKT
City Newark Kitale
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 17 ft 6,070 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 0.970000, 34.960000

Newark (EWR) to Kitale (KTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya is 11,535 kilometers (7,167 miles / 6,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:11 in Newark, it's 03:11 in Kitale. 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 6,053 feet between the two airports. Kitale Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kitale (KTL) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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