HND
Tokyo
Japan
11,370 km
7,065 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
11,370 km
7,065 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
279°
west

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HND KIS
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Kisumu Airport
IATA Code HND KIS
ICAO Code RJTT HKKI
City Tokyo Kisumu
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 35 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Tokyo (HND) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 11,370 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Tokyo, it's 18:43 in Kisumu. 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 3,699 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Kisumu (KIS) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 54° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Kisumu Airport (KIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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