Abidjan to Kitale flights
Kitale lies 4,356 km (2,707 mi) east of Abidjan, +3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abidjan | Kitale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Kenya |
| Population | 6.3 million | 162,174 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 1,900 m (6,234 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | EDL, 73 km out |
Clocks in Kitale are 3 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 6 h 20 min journey lands 9 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kitale
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Kenya: money changes from the Franc to the Shilling (KES); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +254; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kitale
Kitale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 11,480-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | 73 km (45 mi) | 11,480 ft | 6,941 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,356 km (2,707 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Kitale from Abidjan?
4,356 km (2,707 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Kitale by air?
About 6 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Kitale?
Kitale is 3 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Nairobi against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Kitale flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL).
What currency do I need in Kitale?
The Shilling (KES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.