EDL
Eldoret
Kenya
12,632 km
7,849 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
12,632 km
7,849 mi / 6,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
270°
west

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Airport Comparison

EDL UIO
Airport Name Eldoret International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code EDL UIO
ICAO Code HKEL SEQM
City Eldoret Quito
Country Kenya Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guayaquil
Elevation 6,941 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 0.400000, 35.240000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Eldoret (EDL) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) in Eldoret, Kenya to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 12,632 kilometers (7,849 miles / 6,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Eldoret, it's 15:37 in Quito. 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 2,259 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Eldoret International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Eldoret (EDL) follows a heading of 90° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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