Kisumu to Nairobi (KIS–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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174 mi airlines 130/wk
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JM8651+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
7:20 AM
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KQ8651cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
7:20 AM
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JM8671+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
7:50 AM
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KQ8671cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
7:50 AM
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KQ651+1
KQ Kenya
E90
9:35 AM
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10:25 AM
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SA7123cs
SA South African
E90
9:35 AM
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JM8653+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
10:30 AM
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KQ8653cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
10:30 AM
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KQ655
KQ Kenya
E90
10:40 AM
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KQ8655cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
2:10 PM
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3:10 PM
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JM8655+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
2:10 PM
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SA7124cs
SA South African
E90
6:20 PM
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KQ8657cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
6:25 PM
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KQ671+4
KQ Kenya
E90
6:25 PM
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JM8657+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
6:25 PM
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JM8659+1
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
6:30 PM
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KQ8659cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
6:30 PM
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KQ8679cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
7:20 PM
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JM8679+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
7:20 PM
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W22118
W2 Flexflight
DH3
8:15 PM
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JM8650+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
6:00 AM
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KQ Kenya
DH4
6:00 AM
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KQ8670cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
6:30 AM
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JM8670+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
6:30 AM
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KL4212cs
KL KLM
E90
8:00 AM
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KQ650+1
KQ Kenya
E90
8:00 AM
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KL4201cs
KL KLM
E90
9:05 AM
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KQ654+3
KQ Kenya
E90
9:05 AM
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JM8652+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
9:10 AM
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KQ8652cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
9:10 AM
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JM8654+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
12:50 PM
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KQ8654cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
12:50 PM
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W22117
W2 Flexflight
DH8
3:30 PM
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KQ670
KQ Kenya
E90
4:50 PM
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KQ8656cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
5:05 PM
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JM8656+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
5:05 PM
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KQ8658cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
5:10 PM
EAT T1D
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JM8658+1
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
5:10 PM
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JM8678+2
JM Air Jamaica
DH4
6:00 PM
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KQ8678cs
KQ Kenya
DH4
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Kisumu to Nairobi
2 carriers, 130 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 130 Flights/wk 174 mi 0h 45m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

KIS–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Jamaica and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIS–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JM Air Jamaica Also: KQ 46 DH4 1h KQ
W2 Flexflight 7 DH3 0h45
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – W2
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – JM, KQ
E90 Embraer 190 – KQ, SA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JM + W2 (53 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KIS to NBO direction.
Mon
20
flights
Tue
17
flights
Wed
19
flights
Thu
18
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
18
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
130
Outbound / wk
129
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIS to NBO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
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 Kisumu

Nearby airports with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Metric KIS→NBO EDL→NBO EBB→NBO
Distance from KIS 49 mi 158 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 5
Weekly flights 130 83 70
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 45m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of KIS with service to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kisumu, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
174 mi / 280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 1h 0m.

KIS–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kisumu to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 280 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights130 out / 129 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: KIS
IATA / ICAOKIS / HKKI
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation3,734 ft / 1,138 m
Destination: NBO
IATA / ICAONBO / HKJK
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Passengers/yr8.2M
Elevation5,330 ft / 1,625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIS to NBO flights.
Nonstop flights from Kisumu International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 1h. The route covers 174 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Jamaica and Flexflight. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 130 nonstop flights per week from KIS to NBO. The return direction has about 129 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MBA and EBB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NBO to KIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EDL 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 KIS to NBO

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Air Jamaica and Flexflight. With 130 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KIS to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIS to NBO ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km). There are approximately 130 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 259 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eldoret (EDL) and Kampala (EBB).