EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
625 km
389 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
625 km
389 mi / 338 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
245°
west southwest

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EDL KGL
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EDL KGL
ICAO Code HKEL HRYR
City Eldoret Kigali
Country Kenya Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 6,941 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Eldoret (EDL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 625 kilometers (389 miles / 338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Eldoret, it's 11:52 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,082 feet between the two airports. Kigali 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 Kigali (KGL) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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