CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,329 km
2,069 miles
EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
Distance
3,329 km
2,069 mi / 1,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI EDL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Eldoret International Airport
IATA Code CAI EDL
ICAO Code HECA HKEL
City Cairo Eldoret
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 382 ft 6,941 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.400000, 35.240000

Cairo (CAI) to Eldoret (EDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya is 3,329 kilometers (2,069 miles / 1,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:22 in Cairo, it's 19:22 in Eldoret.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,559 feet between the two airports. Eldoret International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eldoret (EDL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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