CLT
Charlotte
United States
12,330 km
7,662 miles
EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
Distance
12,330 km
7,662 mi / 6,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CLT EDL
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Eldoret International Airport
IATA Code CLT EDL
ICAO Code KCLT HKEL
City Charlotte Eldoret
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 748 ft 6,941 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 0.400000, 35.240000

Charlotte (CLT) to Eldoret (EDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya is 12,330 kilometers (7,662 miles / 6,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Charlotte, it's 10:02 in Eldoret. 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 6,193 feet between the two airports. Eldoret International Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Eldoret (EDL) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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