EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
5,834 km
3,625 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,834 km
3,625 mi / 3,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EDL ZRH
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code EDL ZRH
ICAO Code HKEL LSZH
City Eldoret Zurich
Country Kenya Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Zurich
Elevation 6,941 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 47.460000, 8.550000

Eldoret (EDL) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,834 kilometers (3,625 miles / 3,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Switzerland. 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 15:21 in Eldoret, it's 13:21 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,525 feet between the two airports. Zurich 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 Zurich (ZRH) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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