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LHR to EDL: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Eldoret (Eldoret International Airport)
4,093 mi
6,588 km · 3,557 nm
8h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,093 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 30m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- EDL — Eldoret International Airport · Eldoret, Kenya
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near EDL
- GGM · Kakamega Airport33 mi away
- KTL · Kitale Airport44 mi away
- KIS · Kisumu Airport49 mi away
- KEY · Kericho Airport55 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from EDL?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Eldoret (EDL) is 4,093 miles (6,588 km, 3,557 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to EDL?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Eldoret?
Eldoret is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to EDL?
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