EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
4,592 km
2,854 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,592 km
2,854 mi / 2,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

EDL IST
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code EDL IST
ICAO Code HKEL LTFM
City Eldoret Istanbul
Country Kenya Turkey
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 6,941 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 41.280000, 28.750000

Eldoret (EDL) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,592 kilometers (2,854 miles / 2,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Eldoret, it's 20:22 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,616 feet between the two airports. Istanbul 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 Istanbul (IST) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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