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LHR to KTL: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Kitale (Kitale Airport)
4,050 mi
6,517 km · 3,519 nm
8h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,050 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 24m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- KTL — Kitale Airport · Kitale, Kenya
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near KTL
- EDL · Eldoret International Airport44 mi away
- GGM · Kakamega Airport50 mi away
- KIS · Kisumu Airport75 mi away
- KEY · Kericho Airport96 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from KTL?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Kitale (KTL) is 4,050 miles (6,517 km, 3,519 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to KTL?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 24m 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 London and Kitale?
Kitale is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to KTL?
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