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

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168 mi airlines 31/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W22112
W2 Flexflight
DH8
8:10 AM
EAT
9:00 AM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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W22116
W2 Flexflight
DH8
12:10 PM
EAT
1:00 PM
EAT
0h 50m
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W22120
W2 Flexflight
DH8
7:10 PM
EAT
8:00 PM
EAT
0h 50m
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W22118
W2 Flexflight
DH3
8:15 PM
EAT
9:00 PM
EAT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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W22122
W2 Flexflight
CNC
8:40 PM
EAT
9:30 PM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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W22111
W2 Flexflight
DH8
6:50 AM
EAT
7:40 AM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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W22115
W2 Flexflight
DH8
11:00 AM
EAT
11:50 AM
EAT
0h 50m
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W22119
W2 Flexflight
DH8
6:00 PM
EAT
6:50 PM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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W22121
W2 Flexflight
CNC
7:20 PM
EAT
8:10 PM
EAT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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Kisumu to Nairobi
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 168 mi 0h 45m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

KIS–WIL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Flexflight leads the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIS–WIL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W2 Flexflight 31 CNC, DH3, DH8 0h45-0h50
Aircraft on this route
CNC Cessna Caravan (Single Turboprop) – W2
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – W2
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – W2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W2 (31 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 WIL direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIS to WIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3
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 Nairobi Wilson Airport.
Metric KIS→WIL MRE→WIL NYK→WIL
Distance from KIS 93 mi 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 31 14 7
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of KIS with service to Nairobi Wilson Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kisumu, it's 6:00 PM in Nairobi.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 270 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m.

KIS–WIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kisumu to Nairobi route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 270 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights31 out / 28 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KIS
IATA / ICAOKIS / HKKI
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation3,734 ft / 1,138 m
Destination: WIL
IATA / ICAOWIL / HKNW
TimezoneAfrica/Nairobi
Elevation5,536 ft / 1,687 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIS to WIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Kisumu International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Flexflight.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from KIS to WIL. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MBA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WIL to KIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MRE and NYK. 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 WIL

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) are connected by nonstop service from Flexflight. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KIS to WIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIS to WIL ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (270 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via MBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Masai Mara (MRE) and Nanyuki (NYK).