EDL to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 268 km (167 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to EDL).
How far is it from Eldoret to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 268 km (167 mi, 145 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from EDL to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly southeast of EDL.
How is the EDL to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written EDL-NBO in IATA codes and HKEL-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Eldoret International Airport is EDL (HKEL), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| EDL | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Eldoret International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | HKEL | HKJK |
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Elevation | 6,941 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1711 | #126 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 1,611 ft (491 m) lower than EDL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EDL to NBO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5H | Fly540 | FFV | Swift Tango | Active |
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Eldoret from Nairobi?
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 268 km (167 mi, 145 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EDL to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between EDL and NBO takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from EDL?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly southeast of Eldoret International Airport (EDL).
Which airlines fly EDL to NBO?
2 airlines appear on the EDL-NBO route in the open dataset, including Fly540, Kenya Airways.
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