Fly from Eldoret (EDL) to Lodwar (LOK)
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Depart the South West city fo Eldoret and take off to the north-west, travel over Lake Turkana with the smaller Lake Logipi visible on your left before proceeding to Lodwar is the largest town in Northern Kenya. You will also see your conditions change from a lush green of vegetation and wild forests such as Kapcherop Forest to the brown arid areas of the North.
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Distance and Flight Time
The average flying distance from Lodwar to Eldoret is just over 300 km and will take you around 50 minutes from the airport to airport. The trip offers you some time to relax, watch your favourite TV series or a complete a chapter in your book and by the time you finish your entertainment you should be preparing for landing. Flights from Eldoret to Lodwar in the North are available daily. Departure will be from Eldoret Airport which is located Southwest of the centre on Kisumu Road, just before the Kapseret Dam.
There are regular flights servicing the Lodwar to Eldoret route with 2 flights per day from Skyward Express & Fly540.
If you prefer to get a better lay of the land you can also travel by road by hiring a car or booking a bus, travelling by road you will have to cover around 370 kilometres which should take you just under 7 hours and 42 minutes to complete.
Not to Miss During Flights
After takeoff, your flight will head Northeast over the lush and hilly western province of Kenya with Mount Elgon which spans the border between Kenya and Uganda visible on your right. Around 25 minutes into your flight the landscape will change to an arid environment of Turkana National Park and Mount Nasalot which will be visible on your right-hand side. The final approach to Lodwar will cross the seasonal Turkwel River which flows from Mount Elgon to Lake Turkana.
Airport & Layover Tips
The 50-minute flight, covering 306 km (190 miles) takes you to the largest town in northern Kenya, Lodwar. Explore one of Kenya's smaller airports by regional standards also known as the Lodwar airport. This regional airport services hundreds of domestic, regional and a few international travellers each week with the majority of travellers coming in from Nairobi. Lodwar is a small regional airport so you should be able to collect your bags quickly and head to the exit and start your visit to this historical town.