EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
3,607 km
2,241 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,607 km
2,241 mi / 1,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
282°
west northwest

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EDL LOS
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code EDL LOS
ICAO Code HKEL DNMM
City Eldoret Lagos
Country Kenya Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lagos
Elevation 6,941 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 6.580000, 3.320000

Eldoret (EDL) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,607 kilometers (2,241 miles / 1,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Eldoret, it's 12:50 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,806 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed 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 Lagos (LOS) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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