Eldoret International Airport
Eldoret · KenyaICAO HKEL
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) is an airport serving Eldoret, Kenya, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 0° 24' 16.0" N, 35° 14' 20.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,941 feet (2,116 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at EDL
2 active airlines serving Eldoret International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Eldoret International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitale Airport | KTL | Kitale | Kenya | 70 km |
| Kisumu Airport | KIS | Kisumu | Kenya | 79 km |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | Masai Mara | Kenya | 202 km |
| Nanyuki Airport | NYK | Nanyuki | Kenya | 207 km |
| Buffalo Spring | UAS | Samburu South | Kenya | 256 km |
| Lodwar Airport | LOK | Lodwar | Kenya | 303 km |
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | Entebbe | Uganda | 314 km |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | Nairobi | Kenya | 259 km |
Other Airports in Kenya
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 0° 24' 16.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 35° 14' 20.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 0.404458
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 35.238899
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 6,941 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,116 m
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