Eldoret to Ngong flights
Ngong lies 260 km (162 mi) south-east of Eldoret, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Eldoret | Ngong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 475,716 | 102,323 |
| Elevation | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 1,924 m (6,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | EDL, 13 km out | NBO, 29 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Eldoret
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).
Arriving in Ngong
Ngong is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 16 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,507 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport (regional) | WIL | 16 km (10 mi) | 5,052 ft | 5,536 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ngong from Eldoret?
260 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Eldoret.
How long does it take to get from Eldoret to Ngong by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Eldoret and Ngong?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Eldoret to Ngong flights?
Typically Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO); Ngong also has WIL.
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.