Kisumu to Nairobi (KIS–NBO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KIS–NBO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Kenya Airways, Air Jamaica and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ Kenya Airways Also: KL, SA | 64 | 73H, DH4, E90 | 0h50-1h | – | SkyTeam | KL, SA |
| JM Air Jamaica | 46 | DH4 | 1h | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 7 | DH3 | 0h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Nairobi from Kisumu
| Metric | KIS→NBO | EDL→NBO | EBB→NBO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KIS | – | 49 mi | 158 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 127 | 83 | 91 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 45m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
KIS: EAT · NBO: EAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kisumu, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
KIS–NBO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KIS to NBO
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Kenya Airways, Air Jamaica and Flexflight. With 127 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KIS to NBO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KIS to NBO is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km). There are approximately 127 weekly flights outbound and 130 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Moi and Entebbe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eldoret (EDL) and Kampala (EBB).