Flights to Eldoret
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Eldoret is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,480-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kisumu International Airport (KIS, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,480 ft | 6,941 ft |
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | 90 km (56 mi) | 10,823 ft | 3,734 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,480 ft, EDL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 6,941 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Eldoret
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldoret to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Eldoret to Nairobi | Kenya | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Eldoret to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,021 km (634 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Eldoret to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,132 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Eldoret to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Eldoret to Kampala | Uganda | 300 km (186 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Eldoret to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,121 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Eldoret to Mombasa | Kenya | 705 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Eldoret to Kigali | Rwanda | 641 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Eldoret to Mwanza | Tanzania | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Eldoret to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 789 km (490 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Eldoret to Bujumbura | Burundi | 787 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Eldoret to Dodoma | Tanzania | 746 km (464 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Eldoret to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 862 km (535 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Eldoret to Arusha | Tanzania | 460 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Eldoret to Borama | Somalia | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Eldoret to Mbeya | Tanzania | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Eldoret to Nansana | Uganda | 305 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Eldoret to Ruiru | Kenya | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Eldoret to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 1,288 km (800 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Eldoret to Hargeysa | Somalia | 1,399 km (869 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Eldoret to Gonder | Ethiopia | 1,365 km (848 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Eldoret to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,282 km (1,418 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Eldoret to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,597 km (2,235 mi) | about 5 h 22 min |
| Eldoret to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,962 km (4,947 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Eldoret to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,978 km (4,957 mi) | about 10 h 59 min |
| Eldoret to Bengaluru | India | 4,864 km (3,022 mi) | about 6 h 59 min |
| Eldoret to Lima | Peru | 12,442 km (7,731 mi) | about 16 h 42 min |
| Eldoret to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,147 km (7,548 mi) | about 16 h 19 min |
| Eldoret to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,393 km (2,729 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Eldoret?
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, KIS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is EDL from Eldoret city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Eldoret on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.