Sharjah to Eldoret (SHJ–EDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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ET Ethiopian
763
9:30 AM
+04
2:00 PM
EAT
5h 30m
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Sharjah to Eldoret
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,190 mi 5h 30m nonstop -1h behind 1 1-stop hubs

SHJ–EDL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,190 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–EDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 763 5h30 – Star Alliance –
KQ Kenya Airways 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: KQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to EDL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to EDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
14
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Eldoret is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · EDL: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Eldoret.
Distance & Flight Time
2,190 mi / 3,524 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Kenya. Apply online through the Kenyan government portal before travel. The eTA replaced the previous eVisa system in 2024. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers arriving from endemic countries. Customs declarations are required for goods exceeding USD 500 in value.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–EDL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Eldoret route.
Route details
Distance2,190 mi / 3,524 km
Flight time5h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: EDL
Full nameEldoret International Airport
IATA / ICAOEDL / HKEL
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation6,941 ft / 2,116 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to EDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Eldoret International Airport take approximately 5h 30m. The route covers 2,190 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to EDL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Eldoret is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHJ to EDL

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to EDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to EDL ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,190 miles (3,524 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 23 hours via NBO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.