AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,431 km
3,996 miles
EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
Distance
6,431 km
3,996 mi / 3,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
143°
southeast

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AMS EDL
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Eldoret International Airport
IATA Code AMS EDL
ICAO Code EHAM HKEL
City Amsterdam Eldoret
Country Netherlands Kenya
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nairobi
Elevation -11 ft 6,941 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 0.400000, 35.240000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Eldoret (EDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya is 6,431 kilometers (3,996 miles / 3,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Amsterdam, it's 17:27 in Eldoret.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,952 feet between the two airports. Eldoret International Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eldoret (EDL) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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