EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
17,209 km
10,693 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
17,209 km
10,693 mi / 9,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

EDL HNL
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code EDL HNL
ICAO Code HKEL PHNL
City Eldoret Honolulu
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 6,941 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 21.320000, -157.920000

Eldoret (EDL) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 17,209 kilometers (10,693 miles / 9,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Eldoret, it's 18:31 in Honolulu. With a 13-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 6,928 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye 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 Honolulu (HNL) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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