EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
11,925 km
7,410 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,925 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
311°
northwest

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EDL IAD
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code EDL IAD
ICAO Code HKEL KIAD
City Eldoret Washington
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 6,941 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 38.900000, -77.500000

Eldoret (EDL) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,925 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:45 in Eldoret, it's 12:45 in Washington. With a 8-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 6,629 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International 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 Washington (IAD) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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