AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,202 km
8,825 miles
EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
Distance
14,202 km
8,825 mi / 7,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKL EDL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Eldoret International Airport
IATA Code AKL EDL
ICAO Code NZAA HKEL
City Auckland Eldoret
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 6,941 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.400000, 35.240000

Auckland (AKL) to Eldoret (EDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya is 14,202 kilometers (8,825 miles / 7,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Auckland, it's 13:15 in Eldoret. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,918 feet between the two airports. Eldoret International Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eldoret (EDL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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