CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,197 km
2,608 miles
EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
Distance
4,197 km
2,608 mi / 2,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT EDL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eldoret International Airport
IATA Code CPT EDL
ICAO Code FACT HKEL
City Cape Town Eldoret
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 6,941 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 0.400000, 35.240000

Cape Town (CPT) to Eldoret (EDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya is 4,197 kilometers (2,608 miles / 2,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 South Africa with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Cape Town, it's 21:41 in Eldoret.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,790 feet between the two airports. Eldoret International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eldoret (EDL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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