Eldoret to Nairobi (EDL–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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167 mi airlines 83/wk
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JM8661+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
7:30 AM
EAT
8:30 AM
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1h
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KQ8661cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
7:30 AM
EAT
8:30 AM
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KQ8663cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
8:40 AM
EAT
9:40 AM
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1h
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JM8663+1
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
8:40 AM
EAT
9:40 AM
EAT
1h
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JM8621+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
10:50 AM
EAT
11:50 AM
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1h
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KQ8621cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
10:50 AM
EAT
11:50 AM
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1h
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KQ8665cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
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1h
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JM8665+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
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1h
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ET3613
ET Ethiopian
763
4:00 PM
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4:45 PM
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0h 45m
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JM8667+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
5:30 PM
EAT
6:30 PM
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1h
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KQ8667cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
5:30 PM
EAT
6:30 PM
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1h
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JM8669+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
7:50 PM
EAT
8:50 PM
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1h
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KQ8669cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
8:30 PM
EAT
9:30 PM
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1h
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JM8660+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
6:10 AM
EAT T1D
7:10 AM
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KQ8660cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
6:10 AM
EAT T1D
7:10 AM
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1h
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KQ8662cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
7:20 AM
EAT T1D
8:20 AM
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1h
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JM8662+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
7:20 AM
EAT T1D
8:20 AM
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1h
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JM8620+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
9:30 AM
EAT T1D
10:30 AM
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1h
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KQ8620cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
9:30 AM
EAT T1D
10:30 AM
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1h
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KQ8664cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
12:10 PM
EAT T1D
1:10 PM
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1h
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JM8664+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
12:10 PM
EAT T1D
1:10 PM
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1h
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KQ8666cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
4:10 PM
EAT T1D
5:10 PM
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1h
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JM8666+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
4:10 PM
EAT T1D
5:10 PM
EAT
1h
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JM8668+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
6:30 PM
EAT T1D
7:30 PM
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1h
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KQ8668cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
7:10 PM
EAT T1D
8:10 PM
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Eldoret to Nairobi
2 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 167 mi 0h 45m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

EDL–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Jamaica and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 167 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EDL–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JM Air Jamaica Also: KQ 40 DH4 1h KQ
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 763 0h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – ET
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – JM, KQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JM (40 flights/wk, 93%)
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EDL to NBO direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EDL to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Nairobi from Eldoret

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric EDL→NBO KIS→NBO EBB→NBO
Distance from EDL 49 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 5
Weekly flights 83 130 70
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 45m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of EDL with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nairobi is 0 hours the same as Eldoret.
EDL: EAT · NBO: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Eldoret, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
167 mi / 268 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 1h 0m.

EDL–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Eldoret to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance167 mi / 268 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights83 out / 80 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: EDL
IATA / ICAOEDL / HKEL
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation6,941 ft / 2,116 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EDL to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Eldoret International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 1h. The route covers 167 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Air Jamaica. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from EDL to NBO. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KIS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NBO to EDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KIS and EBB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EDL to NBO

Eldoret International Airport (EDL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Air Jamaica. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EDL to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EDL to NBO ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 167 miles (268 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 163 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via KIS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kisumu (KIS) and Kampala (EBB).