DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,802 km
8,576 miles
EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
Distance
13,802 km
8,576 mi / 7,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW EDL
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Eldoret International Airport
IATA Code DFW EDL
ICAO Code KDFW HKEL
City Dallas-Fort Worth Eldoret
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 606 ft 6,941 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 0.400000, 35.240000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Eldoret (EDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya is 13,802 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 08:43 in Eldoret. With a 9-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 6,335 feet between the two airports. Eldoret International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eldoret (EDL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 311° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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