The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Japan. 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 16:17 in Eldoret, it's 22:17 in Osaka. With a 6-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 6,915 feet between the two airports. Kansai 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 Osaka (KIX) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.