Distance From Kitale Airport to Memphis International Airport, KTL - MEM Distance

The distance from Kitale Airport (KTL) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 8106 miles or 13046 kilometers or 7040 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kitale ( Kenya ) to Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitale and Memphis takes around 18 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kitale Airport, Kitale, Kenya to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 18 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KTL - MEM

Kilometers		13046 km
Statute Miles		8106 miles
Nautical Miles		7040 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 38 minutes

Kitale Airport to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - KTL to MEM Flight Path

Location of Kitale Airport & Memphis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kitale to Memphis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitale, Kenya and Memphis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitale, Kenya and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KTL - MEM

Time difference between Kitale (Kenya) and Memphis (United States) is 8 Hours.
Memphis time is 8 Hours behind Kitale.

Location	Local Time
Kitale (Kenya)	2026-10-27, 03:18:46 EAT
Memphis (United States)	2026-10-26, 19:18:46 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kitale Airport (KTL / HKKT) Kitale, Kenya

Destination

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States