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Eldoret International Airport (EDL)
Eldoret International Airport is an international airport serving Eldoret (Uasin Gishu County), Kenya. Its IATA code is EDL and its ICAO code is HKEL. It has one runway, 3,499 m long.
- IATAEDL
- ICAOHKEL
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- EDL
- ICAO code
- HKEL
- City
- Eldoret
- Region / province
- Uasin Gishu County
- Country / territory
- Kenya
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 0.4045° N, 35.2389° E
- Elevation
- 2,116 m (6,941 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,499 m (11,480 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,499 m11,480 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,176 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,982 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,970 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.400 MHz |
| RDR | 121.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.400 MHz |
Air freight to and from Eldoret International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Eldoret through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kenya
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | 79 km |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 268 km |
| Malindi International Airport | MYD | 675 km |
| Moi International Airport | MBA | 691 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Eldoret International Airport?
The IATA code of Eldoret International Airport is EDL and its ICAO code is HKEL. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Eldoret International Airport located?
Eldoret International Airport is in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, at coordinates 0.4045° N, 35.2389° E and an elevation of 2,116 m (6,941 ft).
How far is Eldoret International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Eldoret International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,970 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,982 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,176 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Eldoret International Airport?
The longest runway at Eldoret International Airport is 3,499 m (11,480 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Eldoret International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.