EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
6,721 km
4,176 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,721 km
4,176 mi / 3,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

EDL HEL
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code EDL HEL
ICAO Code HKEL EFHK
City Eldoret Helsinki
Country Kenya Finland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 6,941 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 60.320000, 24.960000

Eldoret (EDL) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,721 kilometers (4,176 miles / 3,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:44 in Eldoret, it's 17:44 in Helsinki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,762 feet between the two airports. Helsinki Vantaa Airport sits lower than Eldoret International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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