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

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JM8651
JM Jambojet
DH4
7:20 AM
EAT
8:20 AM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
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KQ651
KQ Kenya
73H
9:35 AM
EAT
10:25 AM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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KQ671
KQ Kenya
73H
6:25 PM
EAT
7:15 PM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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JM8659
JM Jambojet
DH4
6:30 PM
EAT
7:30 PM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
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JM8679
JM Jambojet
DH4
8:10 PM
EAT
9:10 PM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
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KQ650
KQ Kenya
E90
8:00 AM
EAT T1D
8:50 AM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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KQ654
KQ Kenya
E90
9:05 AM
EAT T1D
9:55 AM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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JM8652
JM Jambojet
DH4
9:10 AM
EAT T1D
10:10 AM
EAT
1h
M T W T F S S
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Kisumu to Nairobi
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 174 mi 0h 50m nonstop

KIS–NBO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Jambojet and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 0h 50m.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIS–NBO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JM Jambojet 18 DH4 1h
KQ Kenya Airways 13 73H 0h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – KQ
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – JM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JM (18 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: KQ (13 flights/wk, 42%)
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
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

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 2 1
Weekly flights 31 22 23
Flight time 0h 50m 0h 45m 0h 50m
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 50m to 1h 0m.

KIS–NBO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kisumu to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 280 km
Flight time0h 50m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 17 return
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 50m to 1h. The route covers 174 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jambojet and Kenya Airways.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from KIS to NBO. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
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.
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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 KIS to NBO

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are connected by nonstop service from Jambojet and Kenya Airways. With 31 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 50 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Eldoret (EDL) and Kampala (EBB).