KTL
Kitale
Kenya
9,218 km
5,728 miles
PER
Perth
Australia
Distance
9,218 km
5,728 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTL PER
Airport Name Kitale Airport Perth International Airport
IATA Code KTL PER
ICAO Code HKKT YPPH
City Kitale Perth
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Perth
Elevation 6,070 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 0.970000, 34.960000 -31.940000, 115.970000

Kitale (KTL) to Perth (PER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) in Kitale, Kenya to Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia is 9,218 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Kitale, it's 00:07 in Perth. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,003 feet between the two airports. Perth 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 Perth (PER) to Kitale (KTL) follows a heading of 276° (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 Kitale Airport (KTL) and Perth International Airport (PER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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