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SZX to EDL: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Eldoret (Eldoret International Airport)
5,479 mi
8,818 km · 4,762 nm
11h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,479 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 13m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- 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 SZX
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport24 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport33 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport37 mi away
- ZUH · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport52 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 SZX from EDL?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Eldoret (EDL) is 5,479 miles (8,818 km, 4,762 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to EDL?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SZX to EDL?
Nonstop service on SZX–EDL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Eldoret?
Eldoret is 5 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to EDL?
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Why are some SZX to EDL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZX–EDL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.