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KTE to MEI: distance & flight time
Kerteh (Kerteh Airport) → Meridian (Key Field)
9,767 mi
15,718 km · 8,487 nm
19h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,767 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 37m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTE — Kerteh Airport · Kerteh, Malaysia
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KTE
- KUA · Kuantan Airport55 mi away
- TGG · Sultan Mahmud Airport63 mi away
- RDN · LTS Pulau Redang Airport90 mi away
- TOD · Pulau Tioman Airport129 mi away
Near MEI
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTE from MEI?
The flight distance from Kerteh (KTE) to Meridian (MEI) is 9,767 miles (15,718 km, 8,487 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTE to MEI?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 37m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Kerteh and Meridian?
Meridian is 13 hours behind Kerteh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTE to MEI?
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